
808
Renaissance Table Bell
Estimate €200–400
807
Estimate €200–400
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
Collection Dr. António Miranda.
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