Beaker

Daniel Pontifex

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Beaker by Daniel Pontifex. Silver beaker with a rounded body that tapers slightly inward at the top. The beaker has a wide mouth and a flat base. The exterior surface is engraved with a large, ornate monogram. Above the monogram is an engraving of a bird with wings spread, sitting on flames or a flame-like structure. The bird appears to have a long neck and a small head. The rim of the beaker is made of a different metal, likely gold, and has a smooth, shiny appearance. The background of the image is a gradient that transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.