DepartmentLatin America

Chambao

NameDrinking Cup

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Date19th century

Place madeArgentina, South America

MediumHorn, metal (silver)

Dimensions9 1/16 × 2 15/16 in. (23 × 7.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, museum purchase, A.1973.14.1

Object numberA.1973.14.1

Collections

Andean Folk Art

DescriptionDeeply carved in relief with rising sun over Liberty cap on a pole, framed by laurels. This is the national emblem of Argentina. On opposite side is a military figure on a rearing horse. Details of the cocked hat are carefully indicated. Inscription "Los Laureles Sean Eternos" (May the Laurels be Eternal). Initial P on silver base.