Cup, rock crystal

Cup made of rock crystal, carved in the shape of a flying fish. Presented to Christian V by the town of Wismar as a recognition of his capture of the town in December 1675. Made in Milan c. 1580.

From medieval times and onwards cups such as this one, were used as decorative pieces on dinnertables. The purity of the crystal is said to have represented the light of The Lord.

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