Ornamental Ewer, so-called Onyx Ewer
1570, Artist: Richard Toutain d. J.
Ornamental Ewer, so-called Onyx Ewer
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.
Object data
Object Name
vessel; Ewer
Culture
Paris
Dated
1570
Artist
Richard Toutain d. J. (Meister 1558 - 1579 Paris)
Material
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
Image rights
Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, Kunstkammer
Inv. No.
Kunstkammer, 1096
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