Lidded Cup
2nd quarter 17th c. | Markus Heiden
Ivory is an ideal material for producing turned vessels. On turning lathes, cups and other artworks were created with complicated geometric and asymmetrical forms, designed to astonish the viewer. In the 17th century, many princes themselves tried this technique, which sought to overcome nature through applied mathematics and mechanics, transforming it into art.
Ivory is an ideal material for producing turned vessels. On turning lathes, cups and other artworks were created with complicated geometric and asymmetrical forms, designed to astonish the viewer. In the 17th century, many princes themselves tried this technique, which sought to overcome nature through applied mathematics and mechanics, transforming it into art.
Attributed to:
Markus Heiden (1618 - 1664 nachweisbar) DNB
Time:
2nd quarter 17th c.
Object Name
Lidded Cup
Culture
German, Coburg (?)
Material/technology:
Ivory
Dimensions:
H. 60 cm
Signed
Copyright
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Kunstkammer
Invs.
Kunstkammer, 4676