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Chalice
Chalice
Chalice
Museum of International Folk Art
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
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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