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The Howard Grace Cup (or the Thomas a Becket Cup)
Unknown artist, 1525–1526
© V&A Picture Library
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.
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Title of artwork, date
The Howard Grace Cup (or the Thomas a Becket Cup), 1525–1526
Date supported
1931
Medium and material
Ivory and silver-gilt
Dimensions
32 x 10 cm
Gifted by
Lord Wakefield
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