Case for the centrepiece of Wenzel Jamnitzer, anonymous, 1549

wood (plant material), h 109.5cm × d c.53.0cm More details

This leather case was specially made for the large centrepiece by Nuremberg silversmith Wenzel Jamnitzer (on display in Gallery 2.3). That silver-gilt showpiece is shaped like a high-footed bowl surmounted by a vase.The table ornament was kept in a dedicated area of the treasury of the town hall of Nuremburg. The case was opened only on rare occasions for particularly high-ranking guests.

Identification

Title(s)

Case for the centrepiece of Wenzel Jamnitzer

Object type

case

Object number

BK-17040-B

Description

Foedraalvan de Merkelsche Tafelaufsatz.

Creation

Artist

maker: anonymous

Place

Neurenberg

Dating

1549

Material and Technique

Material

Measurements

height 109.5 cm × diameter c. 53.0 cm

Acquisition and rights

Acquisition

transferred 1960

Copyright

Public domain

Provenance

See the provenance for BK-17040-A

Bibliography and list of abbreviations for the provenance (pdf)

Notes

Please note that this provenance was formulated with a special focus on provenance research for the years 1933-45 and could therefore be incomplete. There may be more (mostly earlier) provenance information known in the museum. In case this item has an uncertain or incomplete provenance for the years 1933-45, the Rijksmuseum welcomes information and assistance in the investigation and clarification of the provenance of all works during that era.

Relations

Merkelsche Tafelaufsatz

Persistent URL

To refer to this object please use the following persistent URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10934/RM0001.COLLECT.362523

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