Four Continents, Diamond-cut and engraved glass, Deep flaring chalice, cut at bottom, and engraved with four semi-circles containing the Four Continents enthroned. Asia in turban, with basket of gems; Europe with scepter; Africa with feathered scepter and bird; America with feather cape and headdress, holding bow and arrow. Cut baluster stem and knob; domed foot, with cut top., probably Hesse or Lauenstein, Germany, 18th century, glasswares, Decorative Arts, Standing cup

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