DepartmentAsia

Kiddush cup

NameKiddush cup

Maker Ben-Zion David

CultureJewish; Yemenite-Jewish

Date2010

Place madeOld Jaffe, Israel, Middle East, Asia

MediumSilver, carnelian, gold

DimensionsOverall: 7 11/16 x 3 3/8 x 3 3/8 in. (19.6 x 8.5 x 8.5 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.2010.40.2

DescriptionSilver cup with tall flared rim and low, lobed body on ornate lobed filigree stem with wide, four-footed base. The legs of the base each center a carnelian teardrop, and between each leg is a cutout with a small swiveling Star of David. The interior of the cup has a gold wash.