"16th Century, Offering Dish, Elevation Of The Virgin And Child"
brass, hammered, chiseled and embossed. this offering dish from Nurenberg evokes the representation of the elevation of the virgin carrying the child Jesus on a crescent moon. beautiful work of dinanderie from the high period in Germany. this dish has a tiny perforation at the level of the virgin's chest and a slit on the edge of the tray over 4 cms (see photos) beautiful diameter 42 cms for 1.6 kgs