Beaker with Apes, ca. 1425–50, Made in probably the Burgundian territories, South Netherlandish, Silver, silver gilt, and painted enamel, Overall: 7 7/8 x 4 5/8 in. (20 x 11.7 cm), Enamels-Painted, One of the finest surviving examples of medieval enamel created for a princely table, this beaker was probably made for the Burgundian court. It illustrates a popular legend that remarks on the folly of man
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Beaker, Apes, ca, 1425–50, Burgundian territories, South Netherlandish, Silver, silver gilt, painted enamel, Overall, 7 7/8 x 4 5/8, 20 11.7 cm, Enamels-Painted, finest surviving examples, medieval, created, princely table, beaker, court, illustrates, popular legend, remarks, folly, man
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