DOI Seite / Zitierlink:
https://doi.org/10.11588/diglit.6656#0062
XXIV.
Drinking Vessel of Rhinoceros Horn in the shape of a Shell.
Height 15T8r in. Breadth 5| in.
An enamelled gold dragon, bearing the Insignia of the Danish order of the Elephant, is placed upon
the summit of the shell, which forms the cup of this richly ornamented vessel. Beneath it, behind, upon
an enamelled plaque are represented Mars and Venus. The shell is borne upon the head of a statue of
Diana in rhinoceros horn, which terminates below the waist in the form of a herme. On this several
small enamelled medallions are to be found, and the whole is lavishly adorned with pearls, precious stones,
and enamel. A mistake can hardly be made in attributing this specimen to Melchior Dinglinger, who
delighted in mythological "1100000".
Drinking Vessel of Rhinoceros Horn in the shape of a Shell.
Height 15T8r in. Breadth 5| in.
An enamelled gold dragon, bearing the Insignia of the Danish order of the Elephant, is placed upon
the summit of the shell, which forms the cup of this richly ornamented vessel. Beneath it, behind, upon
an enamelled plaque are represented Mars and Venus. The shell is borne upon the head of a statue of
Diana in rhinoceros horn, which terminates below the waist in the form of a herme. On this several
small enamelled medallions are to be found, and the whole is lavishly adorned with pearls, precious stones,
and enamel. A mistake can hardly be made in attributing this specimen to Melchior Dinglinger, who
delighted in mythological "1100000".