Standing cup

Designer After a design by Reinhold Vasters German

mid-17th century, mounts 19th century

Not on view

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Title: Standing cup
Designer: After a design by Reinhold Vasters (German, Erkelenz 1827–1909 Aachen)
Date: mid-17th century, mounts 19th century
Culture: German
Medium: Rock crystal, gold, enamel
Dimensions: Overall: 6 1/8 × 7 1/8 in. (15.6 × 18.1 cm)
Classification: Natural Substances-Rock Crystal
Credit Line: The Friedsam Collection, Bequest of Michael Friedsam, 1931
Object Number: 32.100.240
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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