Gothic salt-cellar made of agate

This salt-cellar in the shape of a chalice with a semi-circular cover was made of agate, in its silver and gilded silver frame, it is the oldest and one of the most beautiful artefacts in the Museum’s collection of salt cellars. It impresses viewers with intricate ornaments, made of twisted, seemingly “dried” leaves, which encase the beautifully polished cups of the container. It is a very rare example of late Gothic goldsmithery, giving us an idea of luxury items, which were present on tables of the richest.