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435 - A carved South German coconut cup, dated 1605
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A carved South German coconut cup, dated 1605 Mounting made of fire-gilded brass; the base was likely well restored in the 19th century. Hexagonal, finely openwork base with a relief-decorated, vase-shaped shaft, featuring three delicate volute clasps at the top. Coconut cup with two lateral stress cracks and a small, pinhead-sized hole on the side. Three finely carved scenes depicting the death of John the Baptist run around the circumference. Depictions include St. John in prison, his beheading, and the presentation of his head to Herod by Samome. The beheading scene at the lower edge is dated “1605.” Carved coconut lid with a knob made of gilded wood shavings. Height 24 cm. Condition: II -
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