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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
Museum record:
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