Cup

possibly late 16th century amber, with 18th-19th century metalwork mount

Not on view

This gold-mounted, enameled amber cup reflects the taste of the electors of Saxony and resembles the work of Gabriel Gipfel, whose rock-crystal and enameled gold crucifix, and several jeweled pendants are in the Green Vaults in Dresden.

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Title: Cup
Date: possibly late 16th century amber, with 18th-19th century metalwork mount
Culture: German
Medium: Amber, gold and enamel
Dimensions: Overall: 3 7/8 × 3 1/4 in. (9.8 × 8.3 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Gold and Platinum
Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Object Number: 17.190.546
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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