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Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1421   CAS 0389-1421; Cup
Category Carvings; Culinary Items
Object Name Cup
Culture unknown
Global Region Europe
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Wood
Description Deep round cup on flaring, pedestal base; Two support columns are attached to base of cup and to lower edge of base; Exterior sides and underbody of cup are decorated with lightly carved images of the sun, a bull, a bird, a snake, several stars, and other shapes, and the letters "RYA" (possibly "__A RYA") [other letters are indistinct].
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.8, Max Diam = 10.9