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Chalice with lid
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Chalice with lid

Reinier van Jaersvelt · 1546 - 1547 · façon de Venise; glassblowing; casting; gild; drijven; pearl; silver (metal); glass

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

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The production of clear glass was introduced in Antwerp in the 16th century by Venetian glassblowers. This luxury goblet illustrates the high level of craftsmanship in Netherlandish cities. Seated atop the gilded silver cover is a wild boar, with a unicorn emerging on the underside. With the other figures, these animals symbolize faith, loyalty and purity.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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lidgoblethoofed animals: boar
Credit lineBokaal met deksel. 1546 - 1547. Reinier van Jaersvelt. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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