@about.arthistory: Miracle Ball Tower (made in Germany in the 17th century - Wunderkugelturm). Miracle balls are also known as Chinese Puzzle Balls. They were often presented in cabinets of curiosities and private collections. This one is on view in the art museum in Halle (Saale) in Germany. Picture credits for the two pictures of miracle balls go to Hampel Auctions (object number 1532 - "Wunderkugel" in Elfenbein) #miracleball #wunderkugel #ivory #baroque #ivorysculpture #arttok #arthistory #artmuseum #painting #aboutarthistory #artexplained #ArtExplanation

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