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Communion beaker

Alexander Galloway, c. 1670–1678

Aberdeen Art Gallery, Aberdeen
© Mike Davidson, Positive Image

This communion beaker was probably made by the Aberdeen goldsmith, Alexander Galloway as it is punch-marked ‘AG’. This form of communion cup is peculiar to the North East of Scotland. Aberdeen Art Gallery has a prestigious collection of silver, ranging from 17th-century flatware and hollowware to unusual pieces by contemporary makers, but has nothing by Galloway, whose surviving work is extremely rare. This cup is one of a pair and the other one has been purchased by National Museums Scotland. It is proposed that the museums will work in partnership to ensure that both beakers are displayed together.

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Title of artwork, date

Communion beaker, c. 1670–1678

Date supported

2009

Medium and material

Silver

Dimensions

14.2 x 11.5 x 8.2 cm

Grant

5000

Total cost

20000

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