16Th Century German Brass Dish
Stock No
4927
2015
- £2,400.00
- €2,791 Euro
- $2,988 US Dollar
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Item Description
A large brass bowl from one of Europe's centres of brass production, probably Nuremburg but equally perhaps Dinant or its environs around Flanders. This fine example has an embossed centre with a Medusa’s head and as such was less likely to have been sent originally to Britain where these dishes were often used to collect alms during a church service. In Europe they were more often for secular use, in conjunction with a lavabo or ewer of water, essential at a good dining table before the fork became the custom during the 17th century.
This example, dating from the 16th century, is made from a heavy gauge of brass, the main boss at the centre is large and deep, raised level with the wire enforced rim.
19.25 inches in diameter
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
London, London
Period
18th Century & Earlier
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
London, London
Item Location
United Kingdom
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+44 (0)207 7275263
+44 (0)7831 561042
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