Case for the centrepiece of Wenzel Jamnitzer
This leather case was specially made for the large centrepiece by Nuremberg silversmith Wenzel Jamnitzer (on display in Gallery 2.3). That silver-gilt showpiece is shaped like a high-footed bowl surmounted by a vase.The table ornament was kept in a dedicated area of the treasury of the town hall of Nuremburg. The case was opened only on rare occasions for particularly high-ranking guests.