Carved Rock Crystal Bowl with Handle
Milan, Italy, 17th century.
Rock crystal, with gold mounting, and enamel, rubies and diamonds on base.
height: 8 inches (203 mm); 8 1/2 inches (216 mm) diameter
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Provenance
Said to be bought by Pope Innocent XI (Benedetto Odescalchi), Rome, 1689, from the collection of Queen Christina of Sweden (1626-1689; cannot be verified); acquired by J. Pierpont Morgan before 1910.
Summary
Carved rock crystal bowl. Incised decoration of fantastic winged females. The handles are also made in the form of two fantastic winged females.
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