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Das Grüne Gewölbe in Dresden

" The introduction to this guide to the famous art objects collection assembled by the rulers of Saxony describes how the collection originated, its history, and the value of the pieces. [...] Many of the outstanding pieces bear numbers and are specially described in the text along with notes on their features, use of odd materials, etc."--Gemology by J. Sinkankas, entry no. 3760. Partial contents: "The text is divided into eight sections corresponding to the rooms in which the objects are assembled and displayed. Many of the pieces are made from gemstones, wholly, or in part. Objects are bronzes, ivories, objects made from shell, coral, nacre, amber, mosaic & enamel, also table & other ornamental pieces, many made from precious metals and incorporating gemstones, clocks, "costly" vessels of various kinds made from gem materials, objects made from baroque pearls, crown insignia, objects made of wood, alabaster, wax, coconut and other curious materials, and, lastly, Dinglinger's pieces along with arms, orders of knighthood, souvenirs, favors, and jewels."-​-​Gemology by J. Sinkankas, entry no. 3760.

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