Dish

Art Historical Context

This exquisite brass dish, crafted by an unknown German artist in the early 16th, exemplifies the masterful metalwork traditions of the late medieval and early Renaissance periods. Measuring 15½ x 1⅞ inches, its shallow form suggests it served both practical and decorative purposes, perhaps for serving food or as a display piece in affluent households. Adorned with motifs featuring women—likely in narrative or allegorical scenes—the dish reflects the era's fascination with female figures in art, drawing from biblical, mythological, or everyday themes common in Northern European metalwork. Ger...