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Crossbow of Count Ulrich V of Württemberg (1413–1480), Heinrich Heid von Winterthur probably Swiss, Wood (European hornbeam), horn, animal sinew, staghorn, birch bark, iron alloy, copper alloy, pigment, German, probably Stuttgart — Crossbow of Count Ulrich V of Württemberg (1413–1480)
Heinrich Heid von Winterthur
dated 1460

Shield for the Field or Tournament (Targe), Wood, leather, linen, gesso, pigments, silver, German — Shield for the Field or Tournament (Targe)
German
ca. 1450

Hunting Sword with Scabbard, Joseph Deutschmann German, Steel, silver, ivory, wood, leather, German, possibly Munich — Hunting Sword with Scabbard
Joseph Deutschmann
ca. 1740

Helm for the Joust of Peace (<i>Stechhelm</i>), Steel, copper alloy, German, probably Nuremberg — Helm for the Joust of Peace (Stechhelm)
German, probably Nuremberg
ca. 1500

Double-Barreled Wheellock Pistol Made for Emperor Charles V (reigned 1519–56), Peter Peck German, Steel, gold, wood (cherry), staghorn, German, Munich — Double-Barreled Wheellock Pistol Made for Emperor Charles V (reigned 1519–56)
Peter Peck
Ambrosius Gemlich
ca. 1540–45

Goblet, Colorless (yellowish), transparent turquoise blue, and opaque brick red, yellow, and white nonlead glass. Blown, trailed, pincered, "vetro a retorti"., Façon de Venise, probably south Lowlands or Germany — Goblet
Façon de Venise, probably south Lowlands or Germany
17th century

Diptych with Scenes of the Annunciation, Nativity, Crucifixion, and Resurrection, Silver gilt with translucent and opaque enamels, German — Diptych with Scenes of the Annunciation, Nativity, Crucifixion, and Resurrection
German
1300–1325

The Virgin Mary and Five Standing Saints above Predella Panels, Pot-metal glass, white glass, vitreous paint, silver stain, German — The Virgin Mary and Five Standing Saints above Predella Panels
German
1440–46

Chalice, Silver, gilded silver, niello, and jewels, German — Chalice
German
ca. 1230–50

Game Piece with a Scene from the Life of Apollonius of Tyre, Walrus ivory, German — Game Piece with a Scene from the Life of Apollonius of Tyre
German
ca. 1170

Paten, Silver, partly gilt; niello, jewels, German — Paten
German
ca. 1230–50

Straw, Silver, partly gilt; niello, jewels, German — Straw
German
ca. 1230–50

Guitar, Hermann Hauser German, Spruce, rosewood, mahogany, bone or ivory, ebony, German — Guitar
Hermann Hauser
1937

Violin, Joachim Tielke German, Spruce, maple, German — Violin
Joachim Tielke
ca. 1685

Pair of Transverse Flutes, Johann Wilhelm Oberlender (the Elder) German, Ivory, silver, wood, German — Pair of Transverse Flutes
Johann Wilhelm Oberlender (the Elder)
mid-18th century

Cornetto in A, Ivory, gilt ferrule, German — Cornetto in A
German
ca. 1575

English Horn, H. Grenser German, Wood, ivory, brass, German — English Horn
H. Grenser
before 1807

The Beginning, Max Beckmann German, Oil on canvas — The Beginning
Max Beckmann
1946–49

Kettle Drums, Franz Peter Bundsen Hanoverian (German), Silver, iron, calfskin, textiles, gilding,, Hanoverian (German) — Kettle Drums
Franz Peter Bundsen
1780

Shrine, Matthias Walbaum German, Ebony, silver, gilded silver, gouache on parchment, German, Augsburg — Shrine
Matthias Walbaum
Anton Mozart
1598–1600

Harlequina, Franz Anton Bustelli Swiss, Hard-paste porcelain, German, Nymphenburg — Harlequina
Franz Anton Bustelli
Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory
ca. 1763

Commode à vantaux, David Roentgen German, Oak, pine, walnut, mahogany, and cherry veneered with hornbeam (partially stained), tulipwood, walnut, holly and maple (both partially stained), boxwood, mahogany, and other woods; red brocatelle marble; gilt bronze; iron, steel, and brass, German, Neuwied am Rhein — Commode à vantaux
Multiple artists/makers
ca. 1775–79 with later alterations

Lion (one of a pair), Johann Gottlieb Kirchner German, Hard-paste porcelain, German, Meissen — Lion (one of a pair)
Johann Gottlieb Kirchner
Meissen Manufactory
ca. 1732

Settee (one of a pair) (part of a set), Johann Michael Bauer German, born Westheim, Carved, painted and gilded linden wood; squab pillow in silk velvet (not original), German, Würzberg — Settee (one of a pair) (part of a set)
Johann Michael Bauer
ca. 1763–64

Marsyas, Balthasar Permoser German, Marble on a black marble socle inlaid with light marble panels, German, executed Rome or Florence — Marsyas
Balthasar Permoser
ca. 1680–85

Toilet set in original leather case, Fourteen identified German (Augsburg) goldsmiths and other German artisans; Japanese (Imari) porcelain maker, Gilt silver, hard-paste porcelain, cut glass, walnut, carved and partially gilt coniferous wood, blind-tooled and partially gilt leather, partially gilt steel and iron, textiles, moiré paper, hog's bristle, German, Augsburg — Toilet set in original leather case
Fourteen identified German (Augsburg) goldsmiths and other German artisans; Japanese (Imari) porcelain maker
ca. 1743–45

Standing Cup and Cover Supported by an Enchained Turk, Jade (nephrite), aragonite, chalcedony, banded agate, gold, silver gilt, diamonds, rubies, garnets, enamel, and paint., German, perhaps Frankfurt-am-Main — Standing Cup and Cover Supported by an Enchained Turk
German, perhaps Frankfurt-am-Main
ca. 1705–11

Tabernacle House Altar with the Adoration of the Shepherds, the Adoration of the Magi, and the Annunciation., Reinhold Vasters (frame) German, Ebony-veneered soft wood, silver gilt, rock crystal, agate, and reverse painted and gilded glass. — Tabernacle House Altar with the Adoration of the Shepherds, the Adoration of the Magi, and the Annunciation.
Reinhold Vasters
Italian
second half 16th century (panels); ca. 1865–90 (frame)

Plaque with Saint John the Evangelist, Elephant ivory, Carolingian — Plaque with Saint John the Evangelist
Carolingian
early 9th century

Aquamanile in the Form of a Lion, Copper alloy, German — Aquamanile in the Form of a Lion
German
ca. 1400

Shrine of the Virgin, Oak, linen covering, polychromy, gilding, gesso, German — Shrine of the Virgin
German
ca. 1300

Saint Stephen, Hans Leinberger German, Limewood with traces of paint, South German — Saint Stephen
Hans Leinberger
ca. 1525–30

Dish with Abraham and Melchizedek, Hans of Landshut German, Free-blown glass with paint and metallic foils, South German — Dish with Abraham and Melchizedek
Hans of Landshut
1498

Alto Recorder in F, Johann Benedikt Gahn German, Ivory, German — Alto Recorder in F
Johann Benedikt Gahn
ca. 1700

Natural Trumpet in D, Andreas Naeplaesnigg German, Brass, colored rock, German — Natural Trumpet in D
Andreas Naeplaesnigg
1790

Rectangular Octave Virginal, Ebony, beech, brass, leather, paper, parchment, ivory, German — Rectangular Octave Virginal
German
ca. 1600

Natural Trumpet, Johann Wilhelm Haas German, Brass, German — Natural Trumpet
Johann Wilhelm Haas
late 17th century

Cittern, Joachim Tielke German, Cypress, ivory, ebony, parchment, brass, German — Cittern
Joachim Tielke
ca. 1685

Erasmus of Rotterdam, Hans Holbein the Younger (and Workshop(?)) German, Oil on linden panel — Erasmus of Rotterdam
Hans Holbein the Younger
ca. 1532

Bust of a Man in a Hat Gazing Upward, Martin Schongauer German, Pen and carbon black ink, over pen and brown ink, on paper prepared with sanguine wash. — Bust of a Man in a Hat Gazing Upward
Martin Schongauer
ca. 1480–90