Dish, anonymous, anonymous, c. 1550 - c. 1575
rock crystal; mount: gold, enamel, h 6.8cm × w 24.1cm × d 18.3cm × d 9.7cm More details
In the 16th century rock crystal was thought to be petrified water. This is why decorations often include depictions of marine creatures and other aquatic animals. Neptune, god of the sea, is shown in his element in the middle of this dish.