Order of the White Eagle, Ceremonial Sword, and Hat Ornament, from the Sapphire Garniture of Augustus the Strong

1710-1722
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: Order of the White Eagle, Ceremonial Sword, and Hat Ornament, from the Sapphire Garniture of Augustus the Strong
  • Maker: Johann Melchior Dinglinger (German, 1664–1731)
  • Date: 1710-1722
  • Culture: German, Dresden
  • Medium: Sapphires, lynx sapphire (blue cordierite), diamonds, gold, silver, enamel, steel
  • Dimensions: Order of the White Eagle: 4 7/16 × 3 11/16 × 7/8 in. (11.2 × 9.4 × 2.3 cm)
    Hat Ornament: 4 15/16 × 2 1/4 × 1 11/16 in. (12.5 × 5.7 × 4.3 cm)
    Ceremonial Sword: 5 5/16 × 1 5/16 × 36 in. (13.5 × 3.3 × 91.5 cm)
  • Classification: Lapidary Work-Gems
  • Credit Line: Grünes Gewölbe, Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts