Standing Cup and Cover Supported by an Enchained Turk, ca. 1705–11

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Standing Cup and Cover Supported by an Enchained Turk, ca. 1705–11, German, perhaps Frankfurt-am-Main, Jade (nephrite), aragonite, chalcedony, banded agate, gold, silver gilt, diamonds, rubies, garnets, enamel, and paint., H. 16 in. ( cm), This domed cup supported by the figure of a bearded Turk is richly decorated in many precious materials worked in a variety of techniques. The carved alabaster figure, enchained in jewels, bears a jade cup and cover surmounted by an elaborate finial

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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