Two-handled Cup
Object type: Cup
Department: The American Wing
Culture: American
Artist: Joseph Loring
Artist bio: 1743–1815
Artist role: Maker
Artist nationality: American
Date: ca.1790
Medium: Silver
Dimensions: Overall: 11 5/8 x 8 13/16 in. (29.5 x 22.4 cm); 23 oz. 5 dwt. (722.5 g)
Cup without cover: H. 8 in. (20.3 cm); 17 oz. 9 dwt. (542.5 g)
Lip: Diam. 5 in. (12.7 cm)
Foot: Diam. 4 3/16 in. (10.6 cm)
Cover: 4 9/16 x 4 13/16 in. (11.6 x 12.2 cm): 5 oz. 16 dwt. (180 g)
Geography: Made in Boston   United States  
Credit line: Bequest of Alphonso T. Clearwater, 1933
Accession year: 1933