A 16th Century Brass Nuremberg Alms Dish

The swirled centre, with 15 ears, surrounded by an inner circle of flower heads and an outer circle of Gothic script. The gadrooned boodge rises to a slightly dished rim, with a punched decorated edge, which is rolled.

Nuremberg circa 1550-80.

Diameter 16.5 inches (42 cm).

Ref 957

See Lockner, pages 50-51.