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Coconut Goblet

Coconut goblet, maker unknown, gilded silver, coconut. Technique: cast, engraved, carved. Total size: 25.5 x 8.4 cm, size cup: 17.8 x 7.8 cm, size lid: 8.3 x 8.4 cm.

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  • Exotic tribute

    story by Jori Zijlmans.

    The director of Museum De Lakenhal was delighted when he bought this goblet. Truly from Leiden and from the 16th century. But a closer look at the details revealed that the object was much younger.

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