Hanap

Silver-gilt Hanap (Strasbourg, 18th century)

Hanap with a pelican vulning itself to feed its young. Champlevé, enameled and partly gilt silver, France, first half of the 14th century. Found in Gaillon or Rouen, Normandy, France. Musee du Moyen Age, Cl. 1951

A hanap is an obsolete term for a large drinking goblet, made of precious material such as gold or silver, and used especially on state occasions.

See also

• Hanaper