DepartmentLatin America
Chalice
NameChalice
Artist or maker
Alejandro Cañas
(born 1755)
CultureMexican
DateLate 18th century
(not assigned)México
Place madeMexico, Mexico, North America
Mediumsilver
DimensionsOverall: 9 1/16 in. (23 cm)
Object numberFA.1971.22.1 A
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.
Artist not recorded
ca. 1930
20th century
18th century, C. Mather
