Kunst und Kunsthandwerk, Antiken

| 247 sche befindet sich in den Beständen des KHM - KunsthistorischesMuse­ umWien (Inv.-Nr. Kunstkammer, 4383, RaumXXIVa/b/c). Literatur: Erwin Hintze, Sächsische Zinngiesser, Band I, Leipzig, 1921, S. 175. A stamped Baroque screw-top flask in serpentinite, Zöblitz/Marienberg, prior to 1647 Turned garnet serpentinite and pewter mounting. Of nonagonal shape with a spirally fluted body. The round, contoured lid mounting and the screw-on cap with its loop all made of pewter. The pewter mounting stamped with marks for “Marienberg” and the master’s mark “C.O.W.” Signs of age. The serpentinite knocked. The pewter rubbed. Height cir- ca 20.5 cm, diameter circa 10 cm. During the Baroque era in the 17th and 18th century, Zöblitz serpent- inite was used for handcrafted objects and artefacts, becoming wide- spread throughout Europe by virtue of its positive properties during processing. Furthermore, serpentinite is said to have healing powers. It allegedly reduces aggression and has a soothing effect on nervousness, stress and tension. Serpentinite is also regarded as a protective stone against the forces of evil. A similar screw flask can be found in the col- lection of the Kunsthistorisches MuseumWien (inv. no. Kunstkammer, 4383, room XXIVa/b/c). Literature: Erwin Hintze, Sächsische Zinngiesser, Volume I, Leipzig, 1921, p. 175. 271020 II - € 2.500 292