Hat ornament with the "Dresden Green" from the Diamond Garniture

modified by Christian August Globig German
1769, older elements Vienna 1746
Not on view
Returned to lender
This work of art was on loan to the museum and has since been returned to its lender.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Hat ornament with the "Dresden Green" from the Diamond Garniture
  • Artist: Franz Diespach (German)
  • Artist: modified by Christian August Globig (German)
  • Date: 1769, older elements Vienna 1746
  • Culture: Dresden and Prague
  • Medium: Almond-shaped celadon-green diamond of 160 grains (approx.
    41 carats); two round, brilliant-cut diamonds, one of 241
    ⁄2 grains (approx. 6.28 carats), the other of unknown weight; 411 mediumto small diamonds; silver; gold
  • Dimensions: 5 9/16 × 1 15/16 in. (14.1 × 5 cm)
  • Classification: Lapidary Work-Gems
  • Credit Line: Grünes Gewölbe, Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts