Aberdeen Uni Museum Object ABDUA:36869: communion beaker (Europe, Scotland Poland, North East Scotland, Aberdeen University Aberdeen Aberdeenshire Danzig Gdansk)
Description
| Object Name 2 | cup |
|---|---|
| Object Name 3 | Not recorded |
| Object Name 4 | 531 781 788 |
| Object Name 5 | Not recorded |
| Object Name 6 | Not recorded |
| Dimensions | H: 162.5 mm Dia(rim): 108 mm Dia(base): 85 mm |
| Materials | metal, silver |
| Maker | Not recorded |
| Object Production Date | 1643-1643 |
| Field Collector | Not recorded |
| Field Collection Date | Not recorded |
| Field Collection Period | Not recorded |
| Object History | The object was displayed in the first exhibition ('100 Curiosities') at King's Museum which opened in April 2011. |
| Place Key | Europe, Scotland Poland, North East Scotland, Aberdeen University Aberdeen Aberdeenshire Danzig Gdansk |
| Place Key 2 | Not recorded |
| Coordinates | Not recorded |
| Associated Place | Not recorded |
| Associated Type Place | Not recorded |
| Acquisition Method | Not recorded |
| Acquisition Source | Thomson, Andrew |
| Acquisition Date | Not recorded |
| Acquisition Period | Not recorded |
| Acquisition Note | Not recorded |
Description
From Danzig (Gdansk). In 1642 two students from Danzig, Andrew Thomson and Peter Specht, came to study in the fourth year of the MA course at King's College, Aberdeen University and in 1643 each donated an engraved silver Danzig beaker to the University. Danzig City Mark to base and makers mark.
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