Brass Baptismal Font, 1500s

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Period: 16th century Style: Renaissance, Louis 13th Condition: Good condition Material: Brass Diameter: 22.5 cm Reference: 1686231 Availability: In stock … Read more Period: 16th century Style: Renaissance, Louis 13th Condition: Good condition Material: Brass Diameter: 22.5 cm Reference: 1686231 Availability: In stock "Rare Brass Baptismal Font, Nuremberg, 16th Century" 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. See less