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Owl cup 16th. century (c. 1600 Flanders)

22.00cm high (8.66 inches high)

Chouette au poinçon d'Anvers
ISBN 90-5130-419-6

Owl Cups were presented as trophies to the best archers. This Owl Cup was made in Flanders in the 16th. century.
To date it is the only known Owl Cup to be made in ebony, which makes it a very rare showpiece indeed.
The eyes, beak and the band bearing the inscription are in silver.
The inscription reads "Hvyben Al Sydy Van Plvymen Slecht Nogtans Veel V Begeren Als Gy Staet Recht".