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Covered Goblet

mid-17th century

On view at The Met Cloisters in Gallery 17

Covered Goblet, Narwhal tooth, gilded silver, and enamel, German — Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Covered Goblet, Narwhal tooth, gilded silver, and enamel, German

Covered Goblet, Narwhal tooth, gilded silver, and enamel, German

Covered Goblet, Narwhal tooth, gilded silver, and enamel, German

Covered Goblet, Narwhal tooth, gilded silver, and enamel, German

Covered Goblet, Narwhal tooth, gilded silver, and enamel, German

Covered Goblet, Narwhal tooth, gilded silver, and enamel, German

Covered Goblet, Narwhal tooth, gilded silver, and enamel, German

Covered Goblet, Narwhal tooth, gilded silver, and enamel, German

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Title: Covered Goblet

Date: mid-17th century

Geography: Made in Frankfurt, Germany

Culture: German

Medium: Narwhal tooth, gilded silver, and enamel

Dimensions: 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm)

Classifications: Metalwork-Silver, Ivories-Narwhal

Credit Line: Private Collection, New York

Accession Number: L.2020.17a, b

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