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Standing Cup

Alfred Welles

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver goblet with a wide, rounded bowl and a narrow, cylindrical stem that flares out into a circular base. The goblet has an engraved message on the front that reads: "Presented to the Suffolk Street Chapel by Sarah Blake". The goblet is shiny and reflective, with a smooth, polished surface. The background of the image is gray. The goblet is by Alfred Welles and titled "Standing Cup".

Artwork Details

Date
1800–1830
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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