
573
Nuremberg alms dish
Estimate €400–800
572
Estimate €400–800
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
Collection Dr. António Miranda.
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