Maker: Mann, Michel (Probably)
Brass, engraved with figures of men and women, and gilt, with copper mounts; signed ‘MICHEL*MAN*’
Given by Charles Holden White
Height: 4.6 cm
Length: 7.2 cm
Width: 4.8 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1935) by Holden-White, Charles
Circa 1600 CE - 1620 CE
Mann (or Man) was born in Augsburg. By 1589 he was a Master at Augsburg, and moved to Nüremburg and also worked at Fürhth and Wöhrd, where he died after 1630. Many caskets bearing his name have survived.
Decoration
Accession number: M.17-1935
Primary reference Number: 139830
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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