European Decorative Arts and Sculpture Two-Handled Cup with Lid Made in Dublin, Ireland, Europe1706-8 Workshop of David King, Irish (Dublin), active from 1690, died 1737 Silver with engraved decoration * Gallery 277a, European Art 1500-1850, second floor 1986-26-230a,b The Henry P. McIlhenny Collection in memory of Frances P. McIlhenny, 1986 |
LabelBy the early eighteenth century, two-handled cups like this monumental example had been elevated from drinking vessels for everyday use to presentation objects, largely reserved for drinking during ceremonial occasions.* Works in the collection are moved off view for many different reasons. Although gallery locations on the website are updated regularly, there is no guarantee that this object will be on display on the day of your visit. |
