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A German Repousse Brass Alms Dish, 17th Century

$1,250
£965.84
€1,116.60
CA$1,766.34
A$1,981.07
CHF 1,037.45
MX$24,071.91
NOK 13,173.94
SEK 12,489.82
DKK 8,334.87

About the Item

A German Repousse Brass Alms Dish, 17th Century These dishes were originally used as everyday flatware by the wealthy during the Medieval period, serving for food or for holding water for hand-washing. They also served as a display of wealth and status. When they went out of fashion in the later 17th century, many were donated to churches and used as collection plates, which is how they acquired the name "alms dishes". Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 3.5cm. Diameter: 37cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.38 in (3.5 cm)Diameter: 14.57 in (37 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1600s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    ARMADALE, AU
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: NN5068 CP/MTLS1stDibs: LU8952245759392

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