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Kiddush Wine Cup
- Maker: I.F. Hornung, died ca. 1765
- Medium: Silver
- Place Made: Mulhausen, Alsace, Switzerland
- Dates: 17th century
- Dimensions: 4 1/16 x 3 1/16 x 3 1/16 in. (10.3 x 7.8 x 7.8 cm)
- Markings: "2-6-5-7 / [wheel with trumpet-shaped spokes] / [Bishop's staff and "B" within an octagon' / [small wheel] / I F H" all within a shield.
- Inscriptions: Scratched inscription in unlettered Hebrew hand identifies the owner as one Maharam Zwei.
- Collections: Decorative Arts
- Museum Location:
This item is not on view - Accession Number: 50.8
- Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Herbert Sterzelbach
- Image: Overall, 50.8_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph
- Catalogue Description: Silver Kiddush Cup (used in blessing over wine), interior silver-gilt, lip has slight flair, body of cup ornamented with two engraved bands, between which surface of silver is lightly hammered in a stippled effect. Condition: Good.
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