Object Details
Artist
Fred Fenster, born New York City 1934-died 2024
Luce Center Label
Kiddush Cup was among the pieces that Fred Fenster began creating in the late 1980s as a contribution to Jewish ritual traditions. Kiddush cups are the religious counterparts to the objects he has designed for family-oriented events. Fenster folded the pewter into a six-sided star at the base of the cup to symbolize, through his choice of form and material, the strength and durability of the Jewish faith (Metalsmith, Fall 1986).
Credit Line
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Ruth Neubauer
Date
1995 (originally designed 1988)
Object number
1996.32.3
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
Decorative Arts
Crafts
Medium
raised and constructed pewter
Dimensions
9 3/8 x 5 1/2 in. (23.7 x 14.0 cm) diam.
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Department
Renwick Gallery
On View
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center, 4th Floor, 52B
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center, 4th Floor
Data Source
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
saam_1996.32.3