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Loving cup

Scope note

Large, ornamental cups of varying form but generally with two or more handles, used for ceremonial drinking by assembled companions. Also, similar cups given as a prize, honor, or token of friendship.

This term has 7 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Object name

Getty AAT term number

3000197117

Broader Terms used

<commemorative containers>

Created

13yrs ago

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