Lidded Cup
2nd quarter 15th c.
Pomp and Circumstance: Sumptuous Sideboards Court festivities have always served to demonstrate a host’s status and wealth to the admitted members of the public. In the 15th century, sideboards set with precious objects were a prominent feature of such occasions: gold, silver, and rock crystal vessels were placed next to griffin’s claws, so-called Natternzungenkredenzen (table decorations set with “adders’ tongues”) or burr-wood cups: all of them materials credited with magical powers to protect from poison.
Pomp and Circumstance: Sumptuous Sideboards Court festivities have always served to demonstrate a host’s status and wealth to the admitted members of the public. In the 15th century, sideboards set with precious objects were a prominent feature of such occasions: gold, silver, and rock crystal vessels were placed next to griffin’s claws, so-called Natternzungenkredenzen (table decorations set with “adders’ tongues”) or burr-wood cups: all of them materials credited with magical powers to protect from poison.
Time:
2nd quarter 15th c.
Object Name
Vessel; Lidded Cup
Culture
Nuremberg (?)
Material/technology:
Gilded silver
Dimensions:
39,5 cm × 14 cm × 14 cm
Inscribed
R.P. (Deckelinneres); F M PH. F.F.CA. (Fußunters.) F.
Stamp / markings
Wüchsenzeichen
Copyright
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Kunstkammer
Invs.
Kunstkammer, 895
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