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Cup for detecting poison, Europe, 1551-1660
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Cup for detecting poison, Europe, 1551-1660
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Assay cups such as this one were used to taste wine. This cup is made from silver and rhinoceros horn. The rhinoceros horn was said to change colour and sweat if poison was placed in the cup.

maker: Unknown maker

Place made: Europe

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Keywords: assay cup; poison cup
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  • Library reference: Science Museum A634419
  • Photo number: L0058375
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