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Coupe

c. 1600 - c. 1625 · emailleren; citrine; gold (metal); email

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

About this work

This variety of quartz was prized more highly than rock crystal for its golden yellow colour. Only a few vases made of this precious material are known. Cameos have been incorporated into the luxurious mount, including a few with portraits.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description

Subjects

coupe flowers ~ ornament

Credit lineCoupe. c. 1600 - c. 1625. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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