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Lion of Judah Cup
Lion of Judah Cup

Lion of Judah Cup

Artifact IDMO 78.171
Object Type Cup
Date before 1974
Gifter
Place MadeEthiopia, Africa
Medium silver
DimensionsOverall H 4 in x W 4 1/2 in (10.2 cm x 11.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionSilver mug with handle, decorated with a low relief of the Lion of Judah.
Historical NoteThis silver cup was given to Rose Kennedy by Haile Selassie, the Emperor of Ethiopia
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was owned by the Kennedy Family and donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by Mrs. Joseph P. Kennedy in 1978.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of Mrs. Joseph P. Kennedy
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesKennedy Family Collection (National Archives Identifier 1677120)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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