Lot 55
  • 55

A brass alms dish, Nuremberg 16th century

Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • diameter 40cm.
the centre embossed with a scene of Adam and Eve flanking the Tree of Knowledge and the serpent in the Garden of Eden, within a floral border between two concentric bands and an inscription band ICH BART GELUK ALZEIT, the broad border punch-decorated with a palmette motif 

Condition

Some minor wear, abrasion, scratching and stains to the brass. The rim slightly warped. Four restored / closed piercings close to the rim. Some smaller repairs and reinforcements. The reverse applied with ring for hanging.
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