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Standing cup

probably Reinhold Vasters German
second half 19th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 951

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Standing cup
  • Artist: probably Reinhold Vasters (German, Erkelenz 1827–1909 Aachen) or
  • Artist: Austro-Hungarian (second half 19th century)
  • Date: second half 19th century
  • Medium: Rock crystal cut on the wheel, and enameled gold.
  • Dimensions: H. 16.5 cm
  • Classifications: Jewelry, Precious Metals and Precious Stones
  • Credit Line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
  • Object Number: 1975.1.1499
  • Curatorial Department: The Robert Lehman Collection

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