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| Keywords: German - Spice Cellar in the Shape of a Ship - Walters 542501.jpg This spice cellar made to hold precious seasonings at the table is of a typical northern European design Major trade commodities in ancient and medieval times salt and other spices were used both to preserve meat and to enhance the flavor of all types of food often not very fresh Some spices came from Asia and were very expensive This whimsical container in the form of a little ship on wheels could be rolled from one guest to another ca 1400 Medieval bronze H 3 3/4 x L 5 9/16 x D 2 11/16 in 9 5 x 14 13 x 6 84 cm accession number 54 2501 26207 Victor Gay Paris Sale Hôtel Drouot Paris March 23 1909 no 258 Leopold Blumka New York date and mode of acquisition unknown Walters Art Museum May 1973 by purchase Museum purchase 1973 Highlights from the Collection The Walters Art Gallery Baltimore 1998-2001 place of origin Netherlands Walters Art Museum license Medieval metalwork in the Walters Art Museum German art in the Walters Art Museum Late medieval way of life preserved and reconstructed artefacts Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs artist review | ||||
