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Kunstkammer

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Cabinet of curiosities from the 16th century.

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Cabinet of Curiosities

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Collection of diverse objects showcasing wealth and knowledge.

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Natural History Cabinets

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Fashionable collections emphasizing natural specimens.

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Rock Crystal

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Rare

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Ivory Piece

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Rare material with significant artistic value.

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Amber

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Fossilized tree sap

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Ostrich Myth

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Belief that ostriches could consume metal objects.

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Naturalia

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Natural objects in a collection.

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Artificialia

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Human-made artifacts in a collection.

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Dell’Historia Naturale

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1599 book illustrating natural history cabinets.

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Microcosm

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Representation of the universe in a small space.

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Dutch Golden Age

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Period of Dutch prosperity and cultural achievement.

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Dollhouse

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Miniature house providing women creative control.

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Blue and White Porcelain

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Ceramics popular in Europe and Asia

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Marco Polo

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Explorer who documented Silk Road travels.

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Silk Road

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Ancient trade routes connecting East and West.

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Transcultural Exchange

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Interaction between multiple cultures through trade.

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Medici Porcelain

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First European imitation of Chinese porcelain.

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Soft-Paste Porcelain

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Type of porcelain made in Europe

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Francesco I de’ Medici

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Grand Duke of Tuscany

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Diplomatic Gifts

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Porcelain pieces given to foreign dignitaries.

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Cultural Appropriation

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Adopting elements from another culture

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Exotic Imagery

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Visuals representing foreign or unusual subjects.

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Flemish Origin

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Refers to items produced in the Flanders region.

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Guilt Frame
Ornate frame often used in art displays.
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Ostrich Egg
Symbol of strength
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Healing Powers of Coral
Mythical beliefs surrounding coral's protective qualities.
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Cultural Significance
Importance of objects in reflecting societal values.
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Andrea Gussoni
Venetian ambassador who reported porcelain discovery in 1575.
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Francesco
Discovered means of making porcelain of India.
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Porcelain qualities
Transparency
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Medici porcelain
Produced under Francesco
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Raman spectroscopy
Technique used to analyze Medici porcelain composition.
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Levantine
Individual who guided Francesco in porcelain production.
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Underglaze blue
Painting technique used in Medici porcelain decoration.
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Fritware
Material used in Medici porcelain
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Chinese ceramics
Significant art form
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Qingbai ceramics
High-fired white porcelain from late Song dynasty.
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Soft-paste porcelain
European porcelain type developed after Medici porcelain.
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High-fired ceramics
Ceramics fired at high temperatures
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Low-fired ceramics
Ceramics fired at lower temperatures
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Luxe
Lifestyle characterized by excessive spending on goods.
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Jean-Baptiste Colbert
Directed Versailles building project from 1664 to 1683.
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Charles Le Brun
First Painter of the King
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Guarde Mueble de la Couronne
Royal institution managing royal furnishings and decorations.
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Louis XIV
The Sun King
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Divine right
Belief that monarchs are God's representatives on earth.
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Medici family
Patrons of the arts
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Turkish İznik ceramics
Influential ceramic style imitated in Medici porcelain.
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Mamluk Sultan
Gifted large porcelain vessels to Lorenzo de' Medici.
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Palazzo Vecchio auction
1772 event dispersing Medici porcelain collection.
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Erya
Ancient Chinese text defining porcelain characteristics.
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Nanshan-Qinling divide
Geological boundary affecting Chinese ceramic production.
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Kiln types
Different firing methods affecting ceramic characteristics.
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Silica and alumina
Key components in southern and northern ceramic materials.
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Cobalt blue
Bright hue used in underglaze decoration.
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Firing cracks
Imperfections in Medici porcelain due to firing process.

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