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Tafelaufsatz, Drechselarbeit, Elfenbeinarbeit, Dose, Gefäß

4. Viertel 16. Jahrhundert

The basic form of this ivory centrepiece is oval. Only turnery experts could make such shapes. Giovanni Ambrogio, who worked in Prague, Munich and Innsbruck was said to have invented the technique of turning oval shapes. He also might have made this centrepiece.

The basic form of this ivory centrepiece is oval. Only turnery experts could make such shapes. Giovanni Ambrogio, who worked in Prague, Munich and Innsbruck was said to have invented the technique of turning oval shapes. He also might have made this centrepiece.

Time:
4. Viertel 16. Jahrhundert

Object Name
Tafelaufsatz, Drechselarbeit, Elfenbeinarbeit, Dose, Gefäß

Culture
München

Dimensions:
H. 53,3 cm

Copyright
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Kunstkammer

Invs.
Kunstkammer, 4746