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Cup

16th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Cup
  • Date: 16th century
  • Culture: German
  • Medium: Shell, silver gilt
  • Dimensions: 9 3/8 × 9 1/2 in. (23.8 × 24.1 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork-Silver In Combination
  • Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
  • Object Number: 17.190.602
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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