feb 2, 1148 - Innsbruck Bowl
Description:
12th century
held in Innsbruck, Austria
Decoration done in cloisonne and champleve enamel; shows Ascension of Alexander when Alexander harnessed griffins to lift him into the air so he could view his territories; rim inscription tells of Islamic prince who is the opponent of polytheists (Christians from Islamic perspective)
princely cycle: images of hunting, music, pleasurable entertainments of court
terms: princely cycle, cloisonne enamel, champleve enamel, Ascension of Alexander
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Early Christian and Byzantine Art
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