Louis XIV had one of the most elaborate collections in Europe in the 17th century; all crafted by the masters of Europe (particularly Italy and, of course, France). The items in the collection were made of the most exquisite materials such as amethyst, carnelian, enamel and agate, all of which was set in gold and studded with gemstones.
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Amethyst goblet,
Added: 1687 |
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Amethyst cup,
Added: 1683 |
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Amethyst urn |
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Agate goblet,
inherited from Cardinal Mazarin |
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Agate Goblet,
inherited from Cardinal Mazarin |
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Lapis lazuli vase,
added: 1681-84 |
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Jade bowl,
added: 1684-1701 |
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Emerald vase,
inherited from Cardinal Mazarin |
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Jasper bowl,
inherited from Cardinal Mazarin |
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Jade bowl,
added: 1684-1701 |
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Emerald bowl,
added: 1685 (was a part of Henri IV's collection) |
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Jade bowl,
added: 1681-84 |
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Crystal goblet,
added: 1684-1701 |
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Crystal bowl with bird,
Added: 1701 |
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Crystal cup,
added: 1687-1701 |
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Crystal decanter,
part of Cardinal Richelieu's collection |
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Agate bowl,
inherited from Cardinal Mazarin |
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Jasper goblet,
added: before 1673 |
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Agate salt-cellar,
added: 1681-84 |
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Carnelian cup, |
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Carnelian ewer,
added: 1681-84 |
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Carnelian ewer,
added: before 1673 |
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Carnelian ewer |
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Agate bowl,
added: 1681-84 |
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Agate/enamel and gemstone ewer,
added: before 1673 |
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Jasper bowl,
added: before 1673 |
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Dragon-shaped jade bowl,
inherited from Cardinal Mazarin |
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Agate bowl,
added: before 1673 |
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Lapis lazuli cup,
added: before 1673 |
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Agate Ewer,
Added: before 1673 |
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Agate goblet,
Inherited from Cardinal Mazarin |
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Agate ewer,
added: 1681-84 |
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Agate bowl,
added: 1669-1673 |
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Lapis lazuli bowl |
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Crystal and gold decanter,
Added: 1684-1701 |
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Christ on a column of jasper,
added: 1671 |
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Marble vase,
inherited from Cardinal Mazarin (was a part of Henri IV's collection) |
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Gold chest,
added: 1676 |
OMG - just gorgeous! Oh to be a King!
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