Imperial
drinking cup
An indigo blue drinking cup made out of enamel for major imperial banquets.The symbol and initials refer to the birth name of His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I.
ተ (T) ተፈሪ (Teferi) መ (M) መኮንን (Mekonnen).
It is unlike other drinking utensils due to its pronounced length, dimension and
indigo-blue colour (white inside). That makes it unique and original.
It is on display at the refurbished Grand Palace in Addis Ababa.