"Antique Brass Alms Dish , 17th Century"
Antique embossed brass almoner's plate, 17th century, excellent condition, diameter 39 cm - height 5 cmThe object is an alms dish, a type of large basin or plate used to collect offerings for the church.
These dishes are generally made of metal such as bronze, brass, silver, or gold.
The example shown is made of embossed brass, with a central boss decorated in the shape of a corolla or fan and stylized decorations engraved along the edge.
Similar objects often date to the 16th or 17th centuries, and their production was common in areas such as Germany (Nuremberg) or the Netherlands.
Their primary function was to collect donations during religious services.
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