Cup
18th century (made)
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This is a cup made in the 18th century in France. The cup is made of lapis lazuli and in a shell-shape, on baluster stem and irregular shaped foot, with silver gilt chased mounts.
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Materials and techniques | Lapis lazuli cup, silver-gilt chased mounts |
Brief description | Cup, lapis lazuli, shell-shaped, France, 18th century |
Physical description | Shell-shaped cup on baluster stem and irregular shaped foot with silver-gilt chased mounts |
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Object history | Bought in 1871. |
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Summary | This is a cup made in the 18th century in France. The cup is made of lapis lazuli and in a shell-shape, on baluster stem and irregular shaped foot, with silver gilt chased mounts. |
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. 107 |
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Accession number | 1300-1871 |
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Record created | September 9, 2008 |
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