Statuette, Kleinbronze, Bronze, Taschenkrebs
Anfang 16. Jahrhundert
The edible crab made of bronze was used as inkpot. The special casting (stil rustique) was made in Padova: Normally, the dead animals were covered with clay, dried and baked in an oven until they were burned out. So a very realistic and detailed hollow mould was created.
The edible crab made of bronze was used as inkpot. The special casting (stil rustique) was made in Padova: Normally, the dead animals were covered with clay, dried and baked in an oven until they were burned out. So a very realistic and detailed hollow mould was created.
Time:
Anfang 16. Jahrhundert
Object Name
Statuette, Kleinbronze, Bronze, Taschenkrebs
Culture
Padua
Dimensions:
B. 17,6 cm
Copyright
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Kunstkammer
Invs.
Kunstkammer, 5909