Ornamental Ewer, so-called Onyx Ewer
1570 | Richard Toutain d. J.
In the 16th century, the French city of Limoges was a European centre for the production of painted enamel tableware. The plates and bowls were never actually used but served purposes of princely representation.
In the 16th century, the French city of Limoges was a European centre for the production of painted enamel tableware. The plates and bowls were never actually used but served purposes of princely representation.
Artist:
Richard Toutain d. J. (Meister 1558 - 1579 Paris)
Time:
1570
Object Name
vessel; Ewer
Culture
Paris
Material/technology:
Sardonyx, agate, gold, enamel, diamonds, rubies, emeralds, pearl
Dimensions:
H. 27,9 cm, B. 18,4 cm, D. 14,1 cm
Pokal: H. 13,4, Dm. 13,4 cm
Kanne: H. 15,9 cm
Copyright
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Kunstkammer
Invs.
Kunstkammer, 1096
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