Share 'Made in Milan at the end of the sixteenth century'

Here is a small vase in rock crystal 16 cm high, from the collection of Yves Saint-Laurent. It is remarkable for its age: it was produced in Milan at the end of the sixteenth century or early seventeenth century. It consists of an almost spherical body topped with a flared mouth and mounted on a cylindrical foot. It is also equipped with two dragon head handles and two spouts. Heavily carved wit…