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Ornamental jug (mother-of-pearl spiral shells,
mount silver-gilt, partly enamelled; height 32.5 cm);
Wenzel Jamnitzer, Nuremberg, around 1570

The charm of such typically Mannerist vessels lies in the contrast between the soft glow of mother-of-pearl and the gleam of shining gold, between a natural object and the results of human skill. The realism of this piece is characteristic of Wenzel Jamnitzer, who often cast objects directly from nature, as with the shells here. Born in Vienna in 1508, he later moved to Nuremberg and maintained his position as the leading German goldsmith and ornamental engraver of his age until his death in 1585.

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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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