Title
Basin, 1618. Creator: Unknown.
Caption
Basin, 1618. Before forks became widely used, basins and ewers were used in aristocratic settings to wash hands in rosewater between courses of a meal. This ornate basin must have been made for a special occasion and used rarely. At its center is a detachable circular boss, which could be easily replaced to accommodate a new owner’s coat of arms. Surrounding the boss are sea creatures and fruit, while the outer circle is decorated with oval reliefs illustrating stories from the Hebrew Bible.
Credit line
Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art
Reference
HRM24A23_447
Model release
NA
Property release
NA
License type
Rights managed
Available size
166,4Mb (10,8Mb) / 25,4in x 25,5in / 7616 x 7637 (300dpi)