# Beaker [View the canonical artwork record]() ## Artwork - Artist: [UNKNOWN GOLDSMITH, Flemish]() - Date: 1401-1450 - Technique: Rock crystal, gold, diamonds, rubies and pearls ## Commentary Beaker c. 1450 Rock crystal, gold, diamonds, rubies and pearls Private collection In the Middle Ages, great attention was given to the precious vessels and plates on which food was served. ## Related artworks - [Acquamanile]() - [Jeweled Rooster Holding a Caduceus]() - [Jug]() - [Mirror in the form of a mask]() - [Nautilus Ewer]() - [Panel with a Centaur]() - [Pendant with a Monkey on a Horn]() - [Three Towers Reliquary \(detail\)]() - [Three Towers Reliquary]() - [Two cups]() - [Two Pendants]() ## Attribution [Web Gallery of Art]()