Two Handled Covered Cup
CultureEnglish
Date1672
MediumSilver
DimensionsOverall: 7 1/2 x 10 x 4 3/4 in. (19.1 x 25.4 x 12.1 cm)
InscribedMaker's mark on cover and cup; derived from Dutch and German sources.
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number78.77
Not on view
DescriptionBulbous body of heavy guage, curved neck with scribed molding, short lengths of punches form border of embossed sides; narrowly stepped bottom very slightly domed. Embossed mask-like cartouche on each side containing engraved arms (two different arms). Embossed designs of tulips and poppies with foliage. Cast caryatid handles affixed in curve of neck with free-standing scroll, lower joining forked with scroll tips, lower one fixed and upper one curving freely; modeled bosses on sides repeated as woman's head-dress of handle grip. Cover is decorated the same with double nob finial.Exhibition History"Treasures for the Table; Silver from the Chrysler Museum", 6/15-8/6/89
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