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
H. 13,4, Dm. 13,4 cm
H. 15,9 cm
Image rights
Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, Kunstkammer
Inv. No.
Kunstkammer, 1096
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