German Gilt Silver Cap Jug

Mastermark of Abraham Riederer, Augsburg 1576-1586

寸法:12cm

Body tapering to a conical base, with a caryatid-shaped curved handle and Bacchus-shaped thumb rest. The body is covered with fruiting foliage and strapwork, which enclose three oval cartouches of landscape buildings. The stepped, domed lid has a later, fluted pinnacle, engraved: “HS / BS / 1659.” Markings below.

Collection of Robert G. Vater. Christie’s, The Collector, 27 January – 10 February 2022, lot 70.