Lac Burgauté Cup

Place of ManufactureAsia

MediumMaterial: lacquer; mother-of-pearl; metal, silver?, copper?

DimensionsOverall: 3.9 x 6.6 cm

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART

Credit LineGift of Anne Hale

Object number2012.043.005

Descriptionsmall cup has scalloped sides and a small straight foot; interior is plain silver with a gold cast; exterior is decorated with inlaid mother-of-pearl (lac burgautÚ) in the form of six medallions (with various objects illustrated) and intricate decorative patterns in the surounding areas and on the foot;

Status

Not on view