Vessel in the form of a bird

late 16th century
Not on view
The mounts are very similar to those of the mirror produced by the Sarachi brothers before 1580, which is in the Grüne gewölbe in Dresden. See also 17.190.534.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Vessel in the form of a bird
  • Date: late 16th century
  • Culture: Italian, Milan or German
  • Medium: Crystal, silver- or brass-gilt
  • Dimensions: Height: 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm)
  • Classification: Natural Substances-Rock Crystal
  • Credit Line: Gift of George Blumenthal, 1941
  • Object Number: 41.100.314
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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