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Rare Brass Baptismal Font, Nuremberg, 16th Century

$1,637.45
£1,222.43
€1,380
CA$2,274.91
A$2,446.99
CHF 1,307.74
MX$28,843.06
NOK 16,487.58
SEK 15,072.78
DKK 10,517.15

About the Item

Hammered brass baptismal basin, Southern Germany, almost certainly Nuremberg, dated to the 16th century (circa 1520–1550). The basin is raised from a single sheet of brass, deeply repoussé and punched. It features a rare non-figurative central design, composed of eight stylised floral or fruit motifs arranged around a concentric central medallion. This symbolic decoration, associated with fertility, rebirth and baptism, is considerably rarer than the commonly encountered biblical scenes. The rim is decorated with a continuous border of floral punch marks characteristic of Nuremberg workshops. The relatively small size indicates a functional liturgical use (chapel, secondary altar or monastic context), rather than a later decorative object. Dimensions – Diameter: 22.5 cm – Height: 5 cm Condition Very good historic condition with original patina and wear consistent with age.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.97 in (5 cm)Width: 8.86 in (22.5 cm)Depth: 8.86 in (22.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Renaissance (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Hammered
  • Place of Origin:
    Germany
  • Period:
    16th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    16th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. normal age traces.
  • Seller Location:
    Bilzen, BE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10361248269322

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