KUNSTHISTORISCHES MUSEUM, Cellini Salt Cellar

Many visitors to the Kunsthistorisches Museum head straight up to the second floor and into the Picture Gallery, without exploring the rooms on the ground floor. It’s a shame to miss them, though, especially the rooms on the left, which contain a wealth of treasures, beautifully displayed.

Sparkling in the showcases is an array of objects in gold, silver, ivory, coral, mother-of-pearl, rare marble, rock crystal, precious stones, and ground and engraved glass, all exquisitely crafted....