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  Ceremonial Cup  
  Breslau, Prussia, 1752  
  Silver: gilt, repoussé, punched, engraved  
  Maker: George Kohler, der Jüngere  
  [1982.5]  
 
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  Several examples of cups of this type, decorated with hearts and with the Hebrew inscription “the voice of the groom, the voice of the bride,” survive in public and private collections.  They were probably used during the wedding ceremony, and may have been gifts to the newlyweds.

h: 17.15 cm  d: 6.03 cm (cup)  d: 7.62 cm (base)

 
 
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