
The Galloway (standing) Mazer or drinking vessel. The maplewood bowl rests on a collar over a baluster stem chased with acanthus fronds on tooled ground and a compressed knop. The circular foot is repousse with a band of cupids among foliage.
More information
Title of artwork, date
The Galloway Mazer, 1569
Date supported
1954
Medium and material
Maplewood & silver
Dimensions
21 x 21 cm
Grant
1100
Total cost
11550
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