The large brass hammered alms dish with in the plat a hammered decoration of a disciple or Jesus with his hand on the on his knee standing bible. Surrounded by a roundel with the text:
S. MARCUS VANGELISTA (Evangelista) and the six times repeating text: MATHUAEN. The rim decorated with cross flowers.
The South Netherlands,
Malin / Mechelen - 19th Century.
Diam: 51 cm. (20,1 inches.)
Height: 7 cm. (2,8 inches.)
Weight: 2.441 grams.