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Two salt-cellars, one with Cain and Abel, and one with the Sacrifice of Isaac
Adam van Vianen (I) (possibly), 1620
These two silver sculptures are actually salt-cellars. Each depicts an Old Testament scene with a figure threatening another. One presents Cain killing his brother out of envy, and the other Abraham obeying God’s command to sacrifice his son Isaac.
- Artwork typesalt (condiment vessel)
- Object numberBK-1960-15-B
- Dimensionsheight 26.5 cm x diameter 13.5 cm x weight 1009 g, diameter 13 cm