Artist: Unknown; Date(s): circa 1500 - circa 1600; Classification(s): sculpture, biberon, supporting information, quartz crystal, cut and mounted in enamelled gold mounts; Acquisition: bequeathed by Marlay, Charles Brinsley, 1912, C.B. Marlay Bequest [MAR.C.135 & A-1912]
Description: Biberon in shape of a fish. Quartz crystal, cut and mounted in enamelled gold.. Fish-like body with a cover in the back, and an opening at the tail end. Two fins attached at the side. Supported on a single knop stem rising from an ovate, domed foot. Enamelled gold mounts to the lid, fins, stems and foot.
