Case for the centrepiece of Wenzel Jamnitzer

anonymous, 1549

This leather case was specially made for the large centrepiece by Nuremberg silversmith Wenzel Jamnitzer (on display in Gallery 2.3). That silver-gilt showpiece is shaped like a high-footed bowl surmounted by a vase.The table ornament was kept in a dedicated area of the treasury of the town hall of Nuremburg. The case was opened only on rare occasions for particularly high-ranking guests.

  • Artwork typecase
  • Object numberBK-17040-B
  • Dimensionsheight 109.5 cm x diameter 53 cm
  • Physical characteristicshout, leer

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Case for the centrepiece of Wenzel Jamnitzer

  • Object type

  • Object number

    BK-17040-B

  • Description

    Foedraalvan de Merkelsche Tafelaufsatz.

Creation

  • Creation

    maker: anonymous, Neurenberg

  • Dating

    1549

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    hout, leer

  • Dimensions

    height 109.5 cm x diameter 53 cm

Acquisition and rights

  • Copyright

    Public domain

  • Provenance

    See the provenance for BK-17040-A

  • Remarks

    Please note that this provenance was formulated with a special focus on provenance research for the years 1933-45 and could therefore be incomplete. There may be more (mostly earlier) provenance information known in the museum. In case this item has an uncertain or incomplete provenance for the years 1933-45, the Rijksmuseum welcomes information and assistance in the investigation and clarification of the provenance of all works during that era.

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