Globe cup Goblet, Representing a Terrestrial Globe, The earth globe is carried by Emperor Augustus and stands on a triangular base, decorated with sea monsters, cartouches and shells. A medallion is attached to the bottom. The medal and the cartouches bear inscriptions, which explain why Augustus and Alcmene have been given an honorable role. The globe is crowned by an eagle on its nest, (story of) Augustus, the Roman emperor, globe, Christoph Ritter (III), c. 1640, silver (metal), afwerking, engraving, h 25.5 cm × d 10.9 cm
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Globe cup Goblet, Representing, Terrestrial Globe, earth globe, carried, Emperor Augustus, stands, triangular base, decorated, sea monsters, cartouches, shells, medallion, attached, bottom, medal, cartouches bear inscriptions, explain why Augustus, Alcmene, given, honorable role, globe, crowned, eagle, nest, story, Augustus, Roman emperor, Christoph Ritter, III, c, 1640, black-and-white, metal, afwerking, engraving
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