Tankard ca. 1600 German, Bamberg The exotic coconut, or "Indian nut," was collected as an object of miraculous powers in the treasuries of ancient temples, which may be seen as predecessors of medieval church treasuries and the later secular Kunstkammer. The coconut's obscure origins and curious form supported the idea of using it as an antidote. Poisoned wine could supposedly be neutralized by transforming the nut directly into a drinking vessel, thus ensuring protective contact with the alcoholic liquid contained inside. The shell of the nut was polished to reveal its beauty and often ornamentally carved.. Tankard 206259

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Tankard ca. 1600 German, Bamberg The exotic coconut, or "Indian nut," was collected as an object of miraculous powers in the treasuries of ancient temples, which may be seen as predecessors of medieval church treasuries and the later secular Kunstkammer. The coconut's obscure origins and curious form supported the idea of using it as an antidote. Poisoned wine could supposedly be neutralized by transforming the nut directly into a drinking vessel, thus ensuring protective contact with the alcoholic liquid contained inside. The shell of the nut was polished to reveal its beauty and often ornamentally carved.. Tankard 206259

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