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Chalice

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1780

GUSN

GUSN-16383

Description

Round base, straight-sided cup.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chalices
silver (metal)
Container, Ritual
Chalice
Aluminum
Silver
Gilded
Acanthus
Beaded
Chalice

Inscription

"Presented to Thomas Bennett/ Master of the Packet Ship New York/ by his / highly esteemed Friend/George Parish Esq./ a Passenger/ on August & September/ 1827" (Engraved on the body)

Additional Identification Number

1930.759b

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

6 (H), 3 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Clara Bennett

Accession Number

1930.759.2

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