CAELATURA-MEDIAEVAL PLATE. 169
As
the most fitting conclusion to this list of things that have passed
away for ever may be added a description of the sole relic (that can be
identified) now in existence of the incredible wealth of ancient Mexico
in such articles of ostentation. It is a gold goblet, with the sides
rudely repoussé with the representation of a human head : on one side,
in full face ; on the other, in profile ; on the third, the back. This
cup seems to be of pure gold ; it was brought from Mexico, and
purchased at Cadiz by Edward, Earl of Oxford. It is stated to have
belonged to Montezuma. There can be little .doubt that the
work is ancient Mexican. Height, 4-1/2 in. ; diameter of lip, 3-1/2 in.
; weight, 5 oz. 12 d. (Earl Amherst).
