Table decoration in the form of a peacock, 1787, Hungarian, Munkács, Silver, partly gilded, Overall: 8 9/16 x 2 13/16 in. (21.8 x 7.2 cm), Metalwork-Silver, Festive drinking cups were produced in an astonishing range of animal forms, such as bears, rampant stags, owls, and unicorns, during the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Usually the head could be removed—as is the case here—and both parts of the cup could be filled with an alcoholic beverage
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Table decoration, form, peacock, 1787, Hungarian, Munkács, Silver, partly gilded, Overall, 8 9/16 x 2 13/16, 21.8 7.2 cm, Metalwork-Silver, Festive drinking, cups, produced, astonishing range, animal forms, bears, rampant stags, owls, unicorns, Renaissance, Baroque periods, Usually, head, removed—, case, parts, cup, filled, alcoholic beverage
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