Holy water font - 20th century - Situle - 28 cm - 2.2 kg
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Description from the seller
Decorative bronze seat made in the style of the Renaissance, probably from the 20th century.
The object features a rich, embossed decoration, composed of medallions depicting male profiles styled in the Renaissance manner, stylized heraldic motifs, scrollwork, and interlacing patterns. The movable handle is adorned with carved animal heads, adding a striking presence and a strong decorative quality to the overall piece.
A short Latin inscription on the upper part of the situla.
Not the prince of liberty, Johannes Bervolus Boa 1556
This inscription, in a humanist style, refers to a historical date (1556), but the object itself is a historicist reproduction inspired by Renaissance models.
The font is thick and heavy, with a beautiful, uniform antique patina, indicating careful craftsmanship. The interior is smooth, consistent with decorative rather than utilitarian production.
Details
Decorative urn
Material: Bronze
20th century
Style: Renaissance (historicist reproduction)
Inscription: in Latin, dated 1556.
Height: 28 cm with handle raised / 21 cm without handle.
Width: 14.5 cm
Depth: 10cm
Weight: 2.2 kg
Condition: Good overall condition, with signs of use and patina consistent with age.
Origin: Europe (probably Italy, Germany, or France)
Decorative bronze seat made in the style of the Renaissance, probably from the 20th century.
The object features a rich, embossed decoration, composed of medallions depicting male profiles styled in the Renaissance manner, stylized heraldic motifs, scrollwork, and interlacing patterns. The movable handle is adorned with carved animal heads, adding a striking presence and a strong decorative quality to the overall piece.
A short Latin inscription on the upper part of the situla.
Not the prince of liberty, Johannes Bervolus Boa 1556
This inscription, in a humanist style, refers to a historical date (1556), but the object itself is a historicist reproduction inspired by Renaissance models.
The font is thick and heavy, with a beautiful, uniform antique patina, indicating careful craftsmanship. The interior is smooth, consistent with decorative rather than utilitarian production.
Details
Decorative urn
Material: Bronze
20th century
Style: Renaissance (historicist reproduction)
Inscription: in Latin, dated 1556.
Height: 28 cm with handle raised / 21 cm without handle.
Width: 14.5 cm
Depth: 10cm
Weight: 2.2 kg
Condition: Good overall condition, with signs of use and patina consistent with age.
Origin: Europe (probably Italy, Germany, or France)
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
2.2 kg
Title additional information
Situle - 28 cm - 2.2 kg
Material
Bronze
Country of Origin
Europe
Colour
Bronze
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
28 cm
Width
14.5 cm
Depth
10 cm
Estimated Period
20th century
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