Cup Holder

Unknown

19th century · Silver; applied decoration, gilding, and cabochon stones · Islamic Art

This cup holder is typical of the objects that were displayed in open niches in reception rooms of upper-class Syrian residences during the Ottoman period.

Artist

Unknown

Date

19th century

Medium

Silver; applied decoration, gilding, and cabochon stones

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Gift of Joseph W. Drexel, 1889