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Oil pitcher

Oil pitcher (lekytos) made in onyx. Belonged to Leonora Christina. The gold mounting is probably from the 17th century, but the pitcher is possibly Roman, 1st century AD.

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Onyx cameo

Onyxkamé, der viser udskibningen af Noahs ark; udført i Milano 1575-1600.

Leonora Christina

Princess Leonora Christina was the daughter of Christian IV and Kirsten Munk. In 1636 she was married to Corfitz Ulfeldt.Leonora Christina was a favourite of Christian IV.

1625-1650

The second half of Christian IV's reign became a time of recession. The economic crisis became more severe, and at the same time the fortunes of war turned.