Cup

probably Italian

16th century with modern mounts

Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information

Overview

Provenance

Title: Cup
Date: 16th century with modern mounts
Culture: probably Italian
Medium: Rock crystal, enameled gold
Dimensions: Overall: 5 3/8 × 5 3/8 × 3 3/4 in. (13.7 × 13.7 × 9.5 cm)
Classification: Natural Substances-Rock Crystal
Credit Line: The F.O. Matthiessen Collection, Gift of Mrs. Emma Matthiessen, in memory of her husband, 1904
Object Number: 04.6.32
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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