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Standing cup with cover

ca. 1740
Not on view
The engraving on the bowl probably depicts Hungarian Hussars (with curved sabers) in combat with Prussian troops (with tricorn hats). When Maria Theresa came to the throne in 1740, Frederick the Great seized the opportunity to invade Silesia to wrest it from her.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Standing cup with cover
  • Date: ca. 1740
  • Culture: German, Silesia
  • Medium: Glass
  • Dimensions: Overall: 9 1/4 × 3 3/4 in. (23.5 × 9.5 cm)
  • Classification: Glass
  • Credit Line: Munsey Fund, 1927
  • Object Number: 27.185.30a, b
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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