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Kiddush Cup
This Kiddush cup is made out of silver and engraved with Hebrew words and images of flowers. The inscription reads, “Guard the Sabbath day
Intake and Regurgitation as Equals in the Feast
Both the Tankard and Vomit Pot with Floral Decoration are items exported from China by the Dutch East India Company (“Blue and White Wares”)
Drunk with Manners
In the early 17th century, Korean artists introduced porcelain to Japan – marking the beginning of a new art industry and trade. Porcelain
Custard Cup
This porcelain custard cup represents the Chinese production of utilitarian porcelain objects specifically for Western consumption.
Cup and Saucer
Dating to c. 1760, this polychrome cup and saucer pair makes manifest the transcultural forces that characterized life during the period.
Class in a Glass: The Socioeconomic History of Glassware
A notable aspect of the feast is the use of ornate dishware for the occasion. The decoration of a coffee or tea cup may be just as revealing
Beer and Art Nouveau: Culinary Culture and the Northern European Bourgeoisie
Upon analysis, the Pilsner Glass with Anemones, c. 1890, provides insights into the social environment of later 19th-century Northern Europe
Beaker and Saucer
This beaker and saucer date to the Qianlong period (1736-1795), considered the height of quality ceramic production in Qing dynasty China.
Art in a New Age
This wheel-carved glass cup and saucer (c.1905) embody the movement of avant-garde artists away from 19th century traditional, conventional
Jupiter's Return as the Sun King
"The Nurture of Jupiter" by Nicolas Chaperon, 1640s
Immortalizing Wealth in the Dutch Age
"Still Life with Hunting Trophies" by Jan Weenix and "Still Life with a Pewter Jug" by Jan Davidsz de Heem.
Feast of the Dead
"The Feast of the Dead" by Edouard Boubat
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