Due to its design and craftsmanship, the silver jug by Henning Koppel (1918–1981) is considered one of the finest examples of modern metalwork. Originally trained as a sculptor, Koppel is one of the most important Scandinavian designers of the post-war period. From 1945 onwards, he worked for the renowned Copenhagen silversmith Georg Jensen. From 1961, he designed for the porcelain manufacturer Bing & Grøndahl, and from 1971 for the Swedish glass manufacturer Orrefors. His creations brought a totally new design quality to Georg Jensen's silver production, which was a big departure from the naturalistic decorative elements of early 20th-century Scandinavian silver objects, as well as the geometric, functional shapes of the 1930s. The jug is a particularly vivid example of how Koppel translates everyday objects into abstract, sculptural forms. This is achieved through the interplay of rounded bodies and curved contours with the reflective light of the smooth, unadorned surfaces.