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Deckelbecher, Gefäß, Behältnis

1. Hälfte 17. Jahrhundert

The lid cup is made of dark green serpentine. Serpentine (lat. serpens = snake) obtained its name from the snake-like pattern and the green colour. It was often used for dishes, because it was said to be antitoxic and to break when touched by poison.

The lid cup is made of dark green serpentine. Serpentine (lat. serpens = snake) obtained its name from the snake-like pattern and the green colour. It was often used for dishes, because it was said to be antitoxic and to break when touched by poison.

Time:
1. Hälfte 17. Jahrhundert

Object Name
Deckelbecher, Gefäß, Behältnis

Culture
Sachsen (Zöblitz)

Material/technology:
Serpentin

Dimensions:
H. 14,5 cm, Dm. 6,5 cm

Copyright
Schloss Ambras Innsbruck

Invs.
Schloss Ambras Innsbruck, PA 902

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