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Four Continents Standing Cup

This is a Standing cup. It is dated 1680–90 and we acquired it in 1960. Its medium is honeycomb-cut and engraved glass. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Estate of James Hazen Hyde. It is credited Gift of the Estate of James Hazen Hyde.

  • Shoe Horn (England)
  • heat- and steam-shaped horn, with engraved and black-stained decoration.
  • Gift of Barbara Munves.
  • 2011-31-1
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Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 21 x 12.7 cm (8 1/4 x 5 in.)

Cite this object as

Four Continents Standing Cup; honeycomb-cut and engraved glass; H x diam.: 21 x 12.7 cm (8 1/4 x 5 in.); Gift of the Estate of James Hazen Hyde; 1960-1-83

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