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Cassel Beaker

Unknown artist, 1496–1497

A straight sided drinking vessel with a slightly flared body. There are ten vertical ribs soldered to the sides and the letters 'TW' separated by a stylised floral motif, have been pricked onto the beaker, just below the rim. It is the earliest known English silver beaker; the few pieces of medieval silver to have survived are mostly chalices or spoons.

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Title of artwork, date

Cassel Beaker, 1496–1497

Date supported

2005

Medium and material

Silver gilt

Dimensions

Height: 8.9 cm

Grant

59622

Total cost

298591

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