The type of scrolls and the stylized, almost heraldic, birds, as well as the motif of foliage in relief on the bottom of the cup are elements typical of the crystals produced by Dyonysio Miseroni (1600–1661) or in connection with him. RIT MEISTER (in the inscription) signified a captain of troops at this time.
Credit: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Mid-17th century
Rock crystal, enameled gold
11.4 x 14.6cm
17.190.544
Image and text © Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2019