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One of only 8 surviving two-handled cups in gold from the reign of Charles II and appears to be the earliest example of a race prize cup. The cup bears the arms and crest of Sir William Bowes of Streatlam, and his wife Elizabeth Blakiston of Gibside.
More information
Title of artwork, date
The Bowes Cup, c. 1675–1676
Date supported
1993
Medium and material
Gold
Dimensions
15 x 13 cm
Grant
30000
Total cost
223500
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