Not on display

Salt Cellar

1679 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pair of salt cellars, both circular with a dome shaped base and reeding up to the circular stem, and curved rim. The base and the rim are repousse with bands of flowers and leaves and dotted tendrils. Both stand on three ball feet.

Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Salt Cellar
  • Salt Cellar
Materials and techniques
Silver-gilt, repousse
Brief description
Salt cellars, silver-gilt, Dutch, 1679
Physical description
Pair of salt cellars, both circular with a dome shaped base and reeding up to the circular stem, and curved rim. The base and the rim are repousse with bands of flowers and leaves and dotted tendrils. Both stand on three ball feet.
Dimensions
  • Height: 11.4cm (Note: converted from measurement in register)
  • Diameter: 11.1cm (Note: converted from measurement in register)
Collection
Accession number
85-1891

About this object record

Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.

You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.

Suggest feedback

Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest