Chalice - Brass, Bronze - The Chieftain Cup

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Peter Reynaers
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Description from the seller

The shown object is a bronze replica of the "Chieftain Cup" (the Captain's Cup).
The original is a famous Minoan stone cup from the Late Bronze Age (ca. 1550–1450 BC),
which was excavated at the archaeological site of Agia Triada on Crete.
The original masterpiece is in the collection of the Heraklion Archaeological Museum on Crete.

The cup is in its original condition with a beautiful patina
An absolute showpiece for any room

See the images for a good impression.
The photos are an important part of this lot.

The shown object is a bronze replica of the "Chieftain Cup" (the Captain's Cup).
The original is a famous Minoan stone cup from the Late Bronze Age (ca. 1550–1450 BC),
which was excavated at the archaeological site of Agia Triada on Crete.
The original masterpiece is in the collection of the Heraklion Archaeological Museum on Crete.

The cup is in its original condition with a beautiful patina
An absolute showpiece for any room

See the images for a good impression.
The photos are an important part of this lot.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Weight
550 g
Title additional information
The Chieftain Cup
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Greece
Material
Brass, Bronze
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
12.5 cm
Width
0 cm
Diameter
9 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
The NetherlandsVerified
353
Objects sold
100%
Private

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