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DepartmentLatin America

Chalice

NameChalice

Maker Alejandro Cañas (born 1755)

CultureMexican

DateLate 18th century

Place madeMexico, Mexico, North America

Mediumsilver

DimensionsOverall: 9 1/16 in. (23 cm)

Object numberFA.1971.22.1 A

Collections

Latin America

DescriptionGilded. Repousse, chiseled, in purely neo-classic style of leaves and geometric forms. Marks: Canas (on side of base), eagle and crown. Marks of colonial period.

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