Dish
1480-1499 (made)
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Circular on low base with flanged edge; centre recessed. Embossed with two bands of Gothic foliage, out and wider band involving woodwose and men in late-15th century costume fighting lions and monsters.
Object details
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Object type | |
Materials and techniques | Silver-gilt |
Brief description | Portugal. Oporto mark. Maker's mark: PS. Late 15th century.; Silver, Continental |
Physical description | Circular on low base with flanged edge; centre recessed. Embossed with two bands of Gothic foliage, out and wider band involving woodwose and men in late-15th century costume fighting lions and monsters. |
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Marks and inscriptions | Maker's mark P crowned, unidentified, town mark for Oporto |
Gallery label | Silver Gallery:
Depicted on the outer rim of this dish is traditional Portuguese imagery of woodwose (wildmen) fighting lions and monsters surrounded by thick foliage. The central boss and low foot are later additions. Porto was a major centre of goldsmiths' work in Portugal from the 15th century, second only to Lisbon.(26/11/2002) |
Credit line | Dr W.L. Hildburgh Bequest |
Object history | Acquisition RF: 55/4478A Dr WL Hildburgh FSA Bequest The central boss and low foot are later additions. Oporto was a major centre of goldsmiths' work from the 15th century, second only to Lisbon. |
Production | P, unidentified |
Bibliographic reference | The Golden Age of Hispanic Silver 1400-1665, Charles Oman, Pg.45, pl.56, HMSO, 1968 |
Collection | |
Accession number | M.426-1956 |
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Record created | February 9, 2004 |
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