Chalice

CultureRussian

Date1747

MediumSilver

DimensionsOverall: 9 13/16 x 3 5/8 in. (24.9 x 9.2 cm)

InscribedThe piece is marked for the year 1749 and has Moscow charge marks. Maker mark "AS" on base.

Credit LineGift of Robert A. Mills

Object number77.1231.23

Not on view

DescriptionTall chalice raised on a round foot decorated with engraving. Baluster-shaped stem surmounted by a long tapered goblet. The goblet has a gilt interior and a filagree sleeve which slips over it decorated with portraits of Catherine, Elizabeth and their father. These medallion-shaped portraits are gilded.

Label TextRussian, Moscow Cup, 1747 Parcel gilt silver Gift of Robert A. Mills 77.1231.23 This cup was once in the Russian royal family collection. The cast silver filigree outer cage is set with chased, or hammered, portraits of three of the most important emperors of Russia: Peter the Great, Catherine the Great, and Elizabeth. Exhibition HistoryWaterside; 7/24/84 "Treasures for the Table; Silver from the Chrysler Museum", 6/15-8/6/89 "Reopening of the Joan P. Brock Galleries," Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, Va., Opening in March of 2008.