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Renaissance Table Bell

Estimate €200–400

Description

In bronze.

Relief decoration depicting religious scenes.

With lower band bearing the inscription SIT NOMEN DÓMINI BENEDICTUM meaning Blessed be the Name of the Lord and upper band LOF GOD VAN AL meaning Praised be God above all things.

Relief handle.

Flanders, 16th/17th century.

(signs of use, minor losses and defects)

H.: 12 cm

Provenance

Collection Dr. António Miranda.

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