Cup in the form of a lark

17th century

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 520

Hunting and falconry were central to aristocratic life, and cups in the form of game animals or pets were popular tableware for court banquets and their associated rituals. Sometimes known as Wilkomm cups, their removable heads could be filled with wine or spirits and offered to guests in greeting, who would then finish their contents in one gulp. Banqueting was important in other institutional settings too, making Wilkomm cups essential accoutrements for town, city, and guild officials.

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Title: Cup in the form of a lark
Date: 17th century
Culture: German
Medium: Gilded silver
Dimensions: Height: 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Silver
Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Object Number: 17.190.566
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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