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Artwork
Beaker
Cleveland Museum of ArtCleveland1745
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- Technique
- silver
- Dimensions
- Diameter of mouth: 10.1 cm (4 in.); Overall: 14 cm (5 1/2 in.)
Beaker is a silver from Germany, Munich, mid-18th century, mid 1700s. silver; Diameter of mouth: 10.1 cm (4 in.); Overall: 14 cm (5 1/2 in.). It is part of the Decorative Art and Design collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
How to reflect if you encounter this artwork?
- Notice how the smooth, reflective surface of the silver beaker interacts with light, creating shifting highlights that emphasize its shape and texture.
- Consider the functional design of this 1745 silver beaker and how its form might relate to its use or the rituals surrounding drinking at that time.
- Observe any decorative elements or engravings on the beaker and reflect on what stories or symbols they might convey about its original owner or context.
- Think about the craftsmanship involved in shaping and polishing silver in the mid-18th century and how that skill is evident in the beaker's finish and proportions.
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