Goblet and Cover, anonymous, c. 1580

Goblet and Cover, anonymous, c. 1580

rock crystal; mount: gilt silver, h 23cm × w 13.8cm × d 11cm More details

This goblet comes from the Russian Imperial Romanov family. The heirs of Nikitich Romanov (c. 1560-1645) bequeathed this goblet to his distant cousin, the second Romanov tsar Alexei Michailowitsj (1629-1676). It was displayed during grand state functions, and underscored the family’s power and age until 1918, after which its coat of arms was removed.

On display in room 2.3

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