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Chalice
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Surmounting the goblet is the goddess Athena with Arachne, whom she taught to spin and weave. After Arachne won a weaving contest, the jealous Athena transformed her into a spider. The goblet is decorated with Chinese motifs. It was likely created for the court of Augustus II the Strong in Saxony, whose crowned initials are seen on the sides.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineBokaal. c. 1727. Meissener Porzellan Manufaktur. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
