16th century Adam and Eve bowl
- Period
- Circa 1520 - 1540
- Origin
- Germany
- Dimensions
- W 9 3/4"
- Reference
- #Marh1142
This piece has been sold. It is shown here for reference in our archive.
Description
Early 16th century brass bowl depicting Adam and Eve flanking a tree with serpent rising and building behind with hinged door, subject known as ‘The Fall of Man’.
The same designed pattern is illustrated in Klaus Tiedemann, Nuremberg Alms Dishes,page 45 number 33g.