Cup

Object/Artifact

The Arts Club of Washington Collection

Kiddush cup, sterling silver, unknown maker, 20th c.

A round tapered foot embossed with an inscription in Hebrew supports a plain inverted bell-shaped cup.

Name/Title

Cup

Dimensions

Height

3-1/2 in

Diameter

2-1/2 in

Location

Building

106 South Gallery, Corner Cabinet, shelf 2

General Notes

Note

"A central element of the Kiddush ritual is the use of a special cup, known as the Kiddush cup or goblet. The cup is typically made of silver, glass, or other materials of significance. It symbolizes the sanctity of the occasion and is often passed down as an heirloom within families." Source: https://www.nadavart.com/kiddush-meaning-understanding-the-significance-of-a-jewish-ritual/

Update Date

October 23, 2025