Nef

Description

Silver-gilt nef with the stern decorated with bearded masks and prow terminating in the head of a ram, with five drinking cups resting on an oval base: German cultural area, 19th century

Museum reference

A.1936.586

Collection

Decorative and Applied Art

Object name

Nef

Production information

Germany, Western Europe

Date

19th century

Materials

Silver-gilt

Physical description

Silver-gilt; stern decorated with bearded masks and prow terminating in the head of a ram

Exhibitions

• European Styles (29 Jul 2011 - 03 Aug 2014)
  National Museum of Scotland