Cup

Possibly by Vinzenz Hofer

16th century

Not on view

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Provenance

Title: Cup
Maker: Possibly by Vinzenz Hofer (active 1542–68)
Date: 16th century
Culture: Austrian, Salzburg
Medium: Silver, parcel gilt
Dimensions: Height: 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Silver
Credit Line: Bequest of Stephen Whitney Phoenix, 1881
Object Number: 81.1.551
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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