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Hammered Egg with Globe and Ring
Hammered Egg with Globe and Ring
Hammered Egg with Globe and Ring

Hammered Egg with Globe and Ring

Silversmith (Hareskovby, Copenhagen, Denmark, born 1951)
Date2011
Object NameVessel
Mediumsilver, 18ct gold, silver gilt and diamond
ClassificationsApplied Art
DimensionsH: 8 x W: 6 cm
AcquisitionPurchased in 2011 with assistance from the National Fund for Acquisitions.
Copyright© Claus Bjerring
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG011410
About MeClaus Bjerring, born 1951, is a Danish silversmith and jeweller who trained in the workshop of acclaimed silversmith and designer Georg Jensen from 1969 - 1973. Subsequently he trained at the Danish College of Jewellery and Silversmithing and The Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen.

The object consists of three elements; a hammer finished silver egg which divides into two. Inside the silver egg is a round silver gilt box, which is etched with the impression of the world on the surface. This has a small hinge, which when pressed opens up to reveal an 18ct gold sculptural ring set with a diamond, which nestles into a black satin bed.

The egg acts as a vessel or container to carry the globe, which also acts a container to hold the sculptural ring. The components can be arranged in different configurations and displayed together or apart, which presents the opportunity for a mutli-dimensional approach to display and interpretation.
More About Me
The egg is a container that within holds a golden globe, which in turn contains a sculptural ring. The components can be arranged in different configurations and displayed together or apart.
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