Goblet
ca. 1300 or 1st half 14th c. (cutting); late 16th c. (foot and knob) | Nikolaus Schmidt
To the medieval mind, vessels of precious stones had a value and significance far beyond their prestige or beauty. Equally important were healing and other powers that such stones were believed to possess as well as their allegorical interpretation in the light of Christian doctrine. Rock crystal, for example, symbolized purity and strength of faith, while agate was considered an effective antidote to poison.
To the medieval mind, vessels of precious stones had a value and significance far beyond their prestige or beauty. Equally important were healing and other powers that such stones were believed to possess as well as their allegorical interpretation in the light of Christian doctrine. Rock crystal, for example, symbolized purity and strength of faith, while agate was considered an effective antidote to poison.
Artist:
Nikolaus Schmidt , (Goldschmied) (Greifswald um 1550/55, Meisterjahr 1582 - 1609 Nürnberg)
Time:
ca. 1300 or 1st half 14th c. (cutting); late 16th c. (foot and knob)
Object Name
Vessel; Cup
Culture
Paris; Nuremberg
Material/technology:
Rock crystal, gilded silver
Dimensions:
H. 18,2 cm, Becher 10,5 cm (mit Fußansatz), Dm. 6 cm (Lippe), 4,7 cm (am Boden), Wanddicke 3-4 cm
Stamp / markings
Meistermarke und Stadtmarke von Nürnberg (Fassung)
Copyright
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Kunstkammer
Invs.
Kunstkammer, 2270
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