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Cup

anonymous · c. 1575 - c. 1600 · ruby (mineral); jasper; gold (metal); email; aquamarine (mineral)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

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.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description

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coupe

Credit lineCoupe. c. 1575 - c. 1600. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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