Cup: O.28-1951

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

Entities

Cup

Categories

Horn

Description

Rhinoceros-horn cup, designed as a lotus flower. Openwork carving of leaves and stalks at the point

Notes

History note: Mrs Constance Goetze

Legal notes

Given by Mrs May Cippico in accordance with the wishes of Mrs Constance Goetze

Measurements and weight

Height: 19.1 cm
Width: 15.2 cm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1951) by Cippico, May, Mrs

Dating

18th century
1700 - 1799

Materials used in production

Techniques used in production

Identification numbers

Accession number: O.28-1951
Primary reference Number: 138793
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 4 February 2020

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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