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Standing salt

1581/82
Not on view
The finial and its supporting structure may not be original.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Standing salt
  • Date: 1581/82
  • Culture: British, London
  • Medium: Silver gilt
  • Dimensions: Height: 10 in. (25.4 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork-Silver
  • Credit Line: Gift of Irwin Untermyer, 1968
  • Object Number: 68.141.93a, b
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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