Wager cup

Gerrit Jacobsen, c. 1625

The tiny archer (a Roman soldier) can spin around, keeping his balance by means of the semicircular metal rod with a bird on both ends. The empty cup was probably placed on the table among the guests. The archer was spun and when he stopped, his arrow pointed to the person who had to give the first toast.

  • Artwork typefantasiebeker, sturzbecher
  • Object numberBK-NM-9758-B
  • Dimensionsheight 20 cm x width 21.5 cm x depth 9 cm

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Wager cup

  • Object type

  • Object number

    BK-NM-9758-B

  • Description

    Drinkuit van zilver. De kelkvormige beker is versierd met gegraveerde bloem en bladslingers en opschriften. De beker eindigt in een knop waarop een mansfiguur met pijl en boog in Romeins kostuum in balans wordt gehouden door een gebogen stang. Meesterteken: een rozet.

Creation

  • Creation

    silversmith: Gerrit Jacobsen, Deventer

  • Dating

    c. 1625

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    height 20 cm x width 21.5 cm x depth 9 cm

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