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Teufel im Glas

1. Hälfte 17. Jahrhundert

A small devil made of black lead is founded into glass. In 1720 it was described in the treasure chamber in Vienna as  „Spiritus familiaris“, a demon that had been driven out of a maniac and then was  banished into the glass.

A small devil made of black lead is founded into glass. In 1720 it was described in the treasure chamber in Vienna as  „Spiritus familiaris“, a demon that had been driven out of a maniac and then was  banished into the glass.

Time:
1. Hälfte 17. Jahrhundert

Object Name
Teufel im Glas

Culture
Deutsch

Dimensions:
H. 6,6 cm

Copyright
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Kunstkammer

Invs.
Kunstkammer, 6211