16. Jahrhundert
The red corals are fixed onto a base made of wood and gypsum. Corals
like these ones were mostly combined with sea- and snailshells. Similar
groups are mentioned in the inventory of estate of Archduke Ferdinand II in 1596.
Korallenstamm, Koralle, Naturalie
Italien (Genua, Trapani?)
16. Jahrhundert
Korallen, Sockel: Gips, Postament: Holz
H. ca. 25 cm
Schloss Ambras Innsbruck
Schloss Ambras Innsbruck, PA 997
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