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Gefäß, Pokal, Kokosnusspokal

1. Hälfte 17. Jahrhundert (?)

The handle cup with a coconut bowl presents on each handle the head of a black man. The standing figure seems to be a male in exotic clothes with feathers (african / american style). According to 16th century tradition, this standing figure could depict a man of african or american origin.

The handle cup with a coconut bowl presents on each handle the head of a black man. The standing figure seems to be a male in exotic clothes with feathers (african / american style). According to 16th century tradition, this standing figure could depict a man of african or american origin.

Time:
1. Hälfte 17. Jahrhundert (?)

Object Name
Gefäß, Pokal, Kokosnusspokal

Culture
Süddeutsch (Augsburg?)

Dimensions:
H. 29 cm, D. 11,5 cm (Fuß)

Copyright
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Kunstkammer

Invs.
Kunstkammer, 917