Two-handled cup

Circle of Dionysio Miseroni Bohemian

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The type of scrolls and the stylized, almost heraldic, birds, as well as the motif of foliage in relief on the bottom of the cup are elements typical of the crystals produced by Dyonysio Miseroni (1600–1661) or in connection with him. RIT MEISTER (in the inscription) signified a captain of troops at this time.

Two-handled cup, Circle of Dionysio Miseroni (Bohemian, Prague 1607–1661 Vienna), Rock crystal, enameled gold, Bohemian, Prague

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Two-handled cup, Circle of Dionysio Miseroni (Bohemian, Prague 1607–1661 Vienna), Rock crystal, enameled gold, Bohemian, Prague
Two-handled cup, Circle of Dionysio Miseroni (Bohemian, Prague 1607–1661 Vienna), Rock crystal, enameled gold, Bohemian, Prague
Two-handled cup, Circle of Dionysio Miseroni (Bohemian, Prague 1607–1661 Vienna), Rock crystal, enameled gold, Bohemian, Prague
Two-handled cup, Circle of Dionysio Miseroni (Bohemian, Prague 1607–1661 Vienna), Rock crystal, enameled gold, Bohemian, Prague

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