Covered Beaker, ca. 1325–50 (vessel); ca. 1340–60 (mounts), Made in Venice, Italy (vessel); Vienna, Austria (mounts), Italian (vessel); Austrian (mounts), Silver gilt, rock crystal, and translucent enamels, Overall: 8 1/4 x 3 3/8 in. (21 x 8.6 cm), Metalwork-Silver, Hard-stone vessels such as this twelve-sided rock crystal example are among the most treasured products of the Middle Ages. This beaker was likely produced in Venice, known as an import center for the cutting and polishing of rock crystal
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Covered Beaker, ca, 1325–50, vessel, 1340–60, mounts, Venice, Italy, Vienna, Austria, Italian, Austrian, Silver gilt, rock crystal, translucent enamels, Overall, 8 1/4 x 3 3/8, 21 8.6 cm, Metalwork-Silver, Hard-stone vessels, twelve-sided rock, crystal, example, treasured products, Middle Ages, beaker, produced, import center, cutting, polishing
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