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Diatrope Books presents ... The Wade Cup in the Cleveland Museum of Art (Islamic Art Reprints, Vol 2) The Wade Cup in the Cleveland Museum of Art (Islamic Art Reprints, Vol 2) Rice, D. S. Price: US $25.00 Quantity: 1 Publisher: Mazda Publishers Condition: Used: Very Good Binding: Hardcover Dust Jacket (if applicable): Date: 1988 ISBN: (if applicable): 0939214571 Unmarked text. Illustrated. 59p. Known as the Wade Cup, after J. H. Wade who bequeathed the funds for its acquisition by the Cleveland Museum of Art. The rich silver decoration on the exterior of the Iranian bowl is organized into bands and compartments. The compartments created by the interlacing bands contain tiny figures of humans and animals. These represent the 12 signs of the zodiac. (SKU: 30412) Keywords:Art Collections, Wade Cup, Art Collections, Art History, Decorative Arts, Museums, Islamic Objects, Astrology, Silver Cup, Iranian Art, 13th Century Art, Islamic Art, Metalwork, Brass Inlaid with Silver