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Treasury (Schatzkammer)

Picture gallery

Terrestrial and celestial globes (ivory, gold, enamel, pearls;
height 7 cm), mount: Nuremberg (?), around 1570-80

The two lavish miniature globes show all the constellations and countries of the world known at the time and are typical collector's items. They formed part of the Kunstkammer established by Duke Albrecht V in the Residenz, but were later transferred to the Kammergalerie, the rooms set up by Elector Maximilian I in 1607 next to his apartments to house his private collection of art and artefacts. The globes were transferred to the Treasury around 1730, following the abolition of the Kammergalerie.

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Crown of the kings
of Bavaria

 

Toison of the Golden Fleece

 

Reliquary of Emperor Henry II

 

Drinking game "Diana with stag"

 

Cross of Queen Gisela

 

Travelling set

 

"Henry Chalice"

 

Statuette of St George

 

Crucifix

 

Two small globes

 

Crown of an English Queen

 

Ornamental jug

 

Sapphire Cup

 

Pendulum clock

 

Ostrich egg cup

 

Ivory chest

 

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