Open bowl-shaped vessels, used chiefly for drinking, often having one handle, but sometimes two handles or none, generally on a low foot-ring; also includes similar bowl-shaped vessels, generally without handles, resting on a stem and supported by a spreading foot. Occasionally made with a lid.
Broader Terms
drinking vessels (523)
Narrower Terms
<cups by function> (83),
<cups by form> (26)
Related Terms
saucers (179),
bouillon cups (2),
kylikes (3),
mugs (54),
tableware (62),
tazzas (3)
Used for
cups, drinking; drinking cups
Alternative Terms cup
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