12/2008

Collection

Metalwork

Brief description

Almsdish in brass with a central hammered design featuring two grape carriers and pointed oval border decoration, probably made in Germany or the Netherlands, c.1700-1800.

Object name

dish
almsdish

Object number

12/2008

Location

On Display

Production date

c.1700-1800 (manufactured)

Production place

Germany (manufactured)
Netherlands (manufactured)

Period

Stuart (1603-1714)
Georgian (1714-1837)

Material

brass

Technique

hammered
turned
punched
incised
annealed
rolled

Physical description

Circular brass almsdish with a central motif of two grape-carrying figures. These figures represent the two Canaan spies from the Old Testament story who carried a bunch of grapes on a pole back with them. The rim is decorated with two bands of border decoration; the inner band with pointed ovals and small circles, the outer band with pointed ovals alternating with diamonds and small circles. There are two small holes punched at the top of the dish. There are additional areas where holes have been worn in the almsdish due to cleaning as the sheet metal is fairly thin.

Content description

The central well of the dish is decorated with a scene showing two figures carrying a large bunch of grapes.

Dimensions

Diameter: 43cm
Diameter: 42.3cm

Website keywords

ornaments