Silver-gilt lidded tankard, Germany, 1640. H 15 x D 11 cm. © Porfirius Kunstkammer

No silver marks. On the bottom the initials 'H G P' and (just visible) 'GW'. Base decorated with foliage and fruit garlands on a matt background. The main body bearing an embossed motif of cupids, foliage and fruit scrolls. Scrolled handle. Hinged lid decorated with foliage and fruit-shaped finial.

Provenance: private collection, France; Kugel, Paris

Pyxis, Limoges, circa 1225-1275. Gilt champlevé enamelled copper, set with glass cabochons. H 7.5 cm. © Porfirius Kunstkammer

In the Christian tradition this religious object in the shape of a round drum with a hinged lid and a cross on top was used to house the consecrated host. 

Provenance: French art market

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