Two Handled Covered Cup

Date1672

MediumSilver

DimensionsOverall: 7 1/2 x 10 x 4 3/4 in. (19.1 x 25.4 x 12.1 cm)

ClassificationsDecorative arts

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number78.77

Terms

Charles II
London

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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.