Cup
17th century (made), 19th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
This is a cup made in 17th century in Germany. The cup is carved in rock crystal with silver-gilt mounts, which are from the 19th century. This cup is carved in the form of a shell with scroll ornament, with a dolphin at the back ridden by a young silver-gilt and enamelled triton; the stem is formed by a three-headed silver-gilt and enamelled dragod holding a shield.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Crystal cup with the base crystal with gilt and enamelled silver rim |
| Brief description | Cup, rock-crystal with silver mounts, carved in form of a shell, German, 17th century (the mounts 19th century) |
| Physical description | Crystal cup carved in form of a shell with scroll ornament, with a dolphin at the back ridden by a young silver-gilt and enamelled triton; the stem formed by a three-headed silver-gilt and enamelled dragon holding a shield; the base is crystal with silver rim, gilt and enamelled. |
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| Object history | Bought in 1871. |
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| Summary | This is a cup made in 17th century in Germany. The cup is carved in rock crystal with silver-gilt mounts, which are from the 19th century. This cup is carved in the form of a shell with scroll ornament, with a dolphin at the back ridden by a young silver-gilt and enamelled triton; the stem is formed by a three-headed silver-gilt and enamelled dragod holding a shield. |
| Bibliographic reference | List of Objects in the Art Division, South Kensington, Acquired During the Year 1871, Arranged According to the Dates of Acquisition. London: Printed by George E. Eyre and William Spottiswoode for H.M.S.O., p. 84 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 1056-1871 |
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| Record created | September 9, 2008 |
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