The Howard Grace Cup (or the Thomas a Becket Cup)

English

V&A (Victoria & Albert Museum)

1525 - 1526

This font-shaped bowl of ivory has nearly cylindrical sides, and a short spreading foot. It is richly mounted with silver gilt and studded with pearls and garnets. Surmounting the cup are the figures of St George and the Dragon.

• Medium: ivory and silver-gilt
• Dimensions: 32 x 10 cm
• ArtFunded in: 1931
• Presented by Lord Wakefield through The Art Fund

Provenance

Sir Edward Howard; Catherine of Aragon; Earl of Arundel; Dukes of Norfolk; Mr Howard of Corby; Lord Wakefield, Christies 1931

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