Basin and ewer

Andries Grill, 1649

This basin and ewer were made for the Delft councillor Gerard Meerman. They are engraved with two escutcheons, one for Meerman and the other for his wife. However, only his shield is filled in. The celebrated Hague silversmith Grill executed the objects in a personal interpretation of the so-called Auricular style, placing emphasis on abstract linear forms.

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  • Object numberBK-NM-13270-A
  • Dimensionsheight 6 cm x diameter 59 cm x width 24.5 cm x weight 2340 g

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Basin and ewer

  • Object type

  • Object number

    BK-NM-13270-A

  • Description

    Schaal van zilver. Versierd met gedreven kwabornament. In het midden van de schaal is een alliantiewapen gegraveerd: I=fam. Meerman, II=oningevuld.

  • Inscriptions / marks

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Creation

  • Creation

    silversmith: Andries Grill, The Hague

  • Dating

    1649

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    height 6 cm x diameter 59 cm x width 24.5 cm x weight 2340 g

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  • Subject

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    On loan from the Regenten van het Deutzenhofje

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Documentation

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