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Silver Communion Cup

1935/1942

Aaron Fastovsky

Associated Names

Aaron Fastovsky

Artist, American, born Russia, 1899 - 1979

The image shows a metallic cup with a wide, slightly flared rim and a narrow base. The cup is reflective and shiny, set against an off-white background. "Aaron Fastovsky" is inscribed in small letters at the bottom left corner of the image.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 30.4 x 22.9 cm (11 15/16 x 9 in.)
Original IAD Object: 6 1/8" high; 3 3/4" in diameter
Accession Number

1943.8.13897

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Aaron Fastovsky

Wikidata ID

Q64533180

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