Cup
Category
Objets de vertu
Date
1770 - 1820
Materials
Silver-gilt, enamel and coconut
Measurements
110 mm (H); 95 mm (Dia)
Place of origin
Russia
Order this imageCollection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 25967
Summary
A Russian silver-gilt and enamel mounted coconut cup, 17th century, nut carved with three figural scenes from the Old Testament and Cyrillic inscription. The foot and lip with with cloisonné enamel leafage.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.