Filippo Sengher of Bavarian origin (Philip Senger) was the court-turner of ivory for the Medici in Florence. He introduced the Grand Prince Ferdinando de’ Medici himself to the art of ivory turning, training him in the time-consuming work.
The ivory cup is supported by a standing putto, partially draped. It is inscribed: ‘Filippo Senger turner to the Grand Duke of Tuscany designed this’.
Philipp Sengher of German origin, together with Balthasar Permoser, was the official ivory turner at the Medici court. He introduced the Grand Prince himself to the art of ivory turning, training him in the time-consuming work.
