Cup

After an original by Christoph Jamnitzer German

19th century, after 1595 original

Not on view

This electrotype is after a 1595 original made by Christoph Jamnitzer. It was a coronation present to the king of Denmark from Oesel, sold in 1628 now in the treasure of the Kremlin, Moscow.

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Title: Cup
Artist: After an original by Christoph Jamnitzer (German, 1563–1618)
Manufacturer: Elkington & Co. (British, Birmingham, 1829–1963)
Date: 19th century, after 1595 original
Culture: British, Birmingham, after German, Nuremberg original
Medium: Electroformed copper, gilt
Dimensions: Overall (approximate): 33 × 34 × 14 in. (83.8 × 86.4 × 35.6 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Electrotype
Credit Line: Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1883
Object Number: 83.18.213a, b
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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