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anonymous, c. 1575 - c. 1600

Tuberous chunks of jasper were found in Bohemia. They were considered wonders of nature and exported to other European centres of art. The Italian carver of this coupe exploited the natural form of the mineral. The lobate shape of the bowl recurs in the enamelled gold grip.

  • Artwork typecoupe
  • Object numberBK-17087
  • Dimensionsheight 12.1 cm x width 14 cm x depth 10.2 cm, width 7 cm x depth 6.1 cm
  • Physical characteristicsjasper; mount: gold, rubies, aquamarines, enamel