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The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Mother-of-pearl cup; Cellini Ewer; vase, 1862. Creator: Unknown
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The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Mother-of-pearl cup; Cellini Ewer; vase, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862. Cup, in form of a partridge; the body formed of overlapping pieces of mother-of-pearl in imitation of feathers...Circa 1600. Baron L. de Rothschild. "The Cellini Ewer."...On each side of the sardonyx centre are projecting female heads...opposite is the head and body of a man terminating in two dragons tails; on the head of this last figure stands a sort of cockatrice or monster...Between its wings a Cupid is seated...The neck of the vase also set with rubies...Italian work of the 16th century. This magnificent ewer formed part of the Crown jewels of France before the first Revolution...A. J. B. Beresford Hope, Esq. Very remarkable vase, of the third or fourth century, formed of glass, which is of a pale ruby colour...One of the figures represents an aged man whose limbs are entangled with vine-branches, possibly Lycurgus, King of the Edones...To the left is Pan, followed by a dog or panther...This remarkable vase may, from its workmanship, be of the kind called by the ancients diatreta, and which seems to have been made by a special class of workmen, the diatretarii...Baron Lionel Rothschild'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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This stunning print captures The Loan Collection at South-Kensington in 1862, showcasing a Mother-of-pearl cup, Cellini Ewer, and vase from various time periods. The intricacy of the pieces is truly remarkable - from the Cup in the form of a partridge with overlapping mother-of-pearl feathers dating back to circa 1600, to the exquisite Cellini Ewer adorned with sardonyx centerpieces and rubies from 16th century Italy.
The collection also includes a very remarkable vase made of pale ruby-colored glass from the third or fourth century, featuring intricate figures such as an aged man entangled with vine branches and Pan followed by a dog or panther. This piece may be classified as diatreta, crafted by specialized artisans known as diatretarii.
Each item in this collection holds its own unique history and significance - like how the Cellini Ewer was once part of the Crown jewels of France before the Revolution. With notable owners such as Baron L. de Rothschild and A.J.B Beresford Hope Esq., these treasures have been preserved over centuries for their exceptional craftsmanship and cultural value.
This print serves as a window into a world where artistry meets history, offering viewers a glimpse into the beauty and sophistication of these timeless masterpieces.
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