Wine taster's cup 1760 - 1762

Editor: This is Etienne Tremblay's wine taster's cup, crafted from metal. The coin at the bottom really grabs my attention. What symbols do you see playing out in this piece? Curator: The coin embedded within is itself a potent symbol of power and currency. It suggests that the very act of tasting wine is elevated to a ritual, imbued with economic and social significance. Do you feel that symbolism impacts your experience? Editor: Absolutely, it makes me think about who would have used this cup. How would that coin have influenced their perception of the wine? Curator: Indeed. The imagery echoes through time, connecting us to past rituals of taste, value, and status. It’s a fascinating reminder of how objects carry echoes of their use. Editor: I never considered the layers of meaning a simple cup could hold. Thanks!