Christening Cup

Date16th Century

Object PlaceUrbino, Italy, Southern Europe, Europe

Dimensions5 1/2 inches × 4 inches (13.97 × 10.16 cm)

ClassificationsCeramics

Credit LineFounders Society Purchase, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ford II Fund

Object number59.124.A

DescriptionFaience christening set consisting of three pieces: A footed cup with cover and deep bowl in which cup sets. Polychrome decoration. Inside of bowl, inside of cup, and top of cover decorated with room interior scenes with women, children and babies. Bottom of bowl and underneath side of cover, a cupid on clouds. Borders and sides of cup decorated with arabesques, musical instruments, griffins.

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