Cup

Art Historical Context

This exquisite silver gilt cup created in the early 20 century as a faithful reproduction a British original dating to around 1481, offers visitors a tangible connection to late medieval craftsmanship. Measuring 8½ x 7 inches, its modest scale suggests it was designed for intimate use—perhaps in a noble household or ecclesiastical setting—evoking the opulence of England's Tudor-era elite. Acquired through the Dodge Fund in 1911 housed in the Metropolitan Museum Art's Medieval Art department it exemplifies how museums preserve historical techniques through high-quality replicas. Silver gilding...