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Cup

Object Details

Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
Silver cup with dark patina. Undulating rim. Lotus elements springing from foot ring, with stems standing away from cup to form handles. Water plant patterns impressed on body show slight relief within interior.
Data Source
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Date
18th century
Credit Line
Gift of Samuel P. Avery
Medium
silver
Dimensions
H x diam.: 3.6 × 6.4 cm (1 7/16 × 2 1/2 in.)
Type
metalwork
Decorative Arts
Object Name
cup
Type
cup
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