Alchemistic Table Bell

ca. 1600, Artist: Hans Bulla

 

 

Alchemistic Table Bell

Rudolf II supported not only the arts but also the sciences. In his day these included astrology and alchemy, which the emperor valued very highly. Exotic natural specimens, metals and precious stones were believed to have special powers. In vessels of “unicorn horn” or bezoar stone, amulets and even table bells, these beliefs were expressed in the shape of exceptional showpieces.

Location: Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, Kunstkammer Wien Raum XXVII

Object data

Object Name

Tableware; Table Bell; Bronze Sculpture

Culture

Prague

Dated

ca. 1600

Artist

Hans Bulla (tätig in Prag) - GND

Material

Metal alloy, iron

Dimensions

H. 7,8 cm, D. 6,3 cm

Inscribed

kabbalistische Inschriften

Image rights

Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, Kunstkammer

Inv. No.

Kunstkammer, 5969

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