Chalice

Mexican

mid-17th century

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 704

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Title: Chalice
Date: mid-17th century
Geography: Formerly considered made in Madrid, Spain; Made in Mexico
Culture: Mexican
Medium: Silver gilt, enamel
Dimensions: H. 10 11/16 in. (27.1 cm)
Credit Line: The Friedsam Collection, Bequest of Michael Friedsam, 1931
Object Number: 32.100.230
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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