Lidded Beaker of Hugo von Werdenberg
3rd quarter 15th c.; 16th c. (finial figure)
Enamelling, i.e. fusing a glassy coating onto a metal surface, is one of the most difficult techniques in goldsmiths’ work. These beakers display exquisite decorations in translucent enamel with gilded cut-out foils. Animals and mythical creatures have been added in painted white enamel. Such sumptuous but highly fragile vessels were used exclusively for purposes of representation.
Enamelling, i.e. fusing a glassy coating onto a metal surface, is one of the most difficult techniques in goldsmiths’ work. These beakers display exquisite decorations in translucent enamel with gilded cut-out foils. Animals and mythical creatures have been added in painted white enamel. Such sumptuous but highly fragile vessels were used exclusively for purposes of representation.
Time:
3rd quarter 15th c.; 16th c. (finial figure)
Object Name
Vessel; Lidded Beaker
Culture
Burgundian-Netherlandish
Material/technology:
Partially gilded silver, remains of enamel
Dimensions:
H. 38 cm; Dm. 15 cm
Copyright
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Kunstkammer
Invs.
Kunstkammer, 49
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