Rijksmuseum

Fontein en koelvat

Date: 1731 - 1732
Medium: silver (metal)
Culture: Amsterdam
Institution: Rijksmuseum

The wine fountain and the cooler, used to rinse one’s hands and wine glasses, formed the decorative centrepiece of a lavish buffet. These were presented to Cornelis Schrijver in gratitude for his heroic naval deeds, alluded to by the reliefs with trophies of arms, fish, shells and sea gods.

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