VesselsGerman16th-17th century

Mounted Carved Coconut Goblet Decorated with Scenes from the Story of Samson (with Lid)

c. 1600

Artists

Hans Peter MüllerArtist

Classification

Vessels

Medium

Coconut and silver, gilt

Culture

German

Century

16th-17th century

Division

European and American Art

Department

Busch-Reisinger Museum

Dimensions

30.2 x 8.2 cm (11 7/8 x 3 1/4 in.)

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