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Nuremberg alms dish

Estimate €400–800

Description

In yellow metal.

Raised decoration depicting a rosette at the centre and a cartouche with Gothic lettering. Brim with engraved decoration of flowers.

Germany, 16th/17th century.

(wear signs, restorations and suspension hole)

Diam.: 36.7 cm

Provenance

Collection Dr. António Miranda.

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