Kiddush Wine Cup
Brooklyn Museum photograph
Caption
I.F. Hornung (died ca. 1765). Kiddush Wine Cup, 17th century. Silver, 4 1/16 x 3 1/16 x 3 1/16 in. (10.3 x 7.8 x 7.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mrs. Herbert Sterzelbach, 50.8. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
Gallery
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Collection
Gallery
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Collection
Maker
Title
Kiddush Wine Cup
Date
17th century
Geography
Place made: Mulhausen, Alsace, Switzerland
Medium
Silver
Classification
Dimensions
4 1/16 x 3 1/16 x 3 1/16 in. (10.3 x 7.8 x 7.8 cm)
Inscriptions
Scratched inscription in unlettered Hebrew hand identifies the owner as one Maharam Zwei.
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.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Herbert Sterzelbach
Accession Number
50.8
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