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Dish

Date1710-1730

OriginEngland

MediumPewter

DimensionsOH: 11/16"; Diam (rim); 5 1/8"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1977-217

DescriptionSmall shallow circular fluted dish. This form is sometimes called a strawberry, dessert, or condiment dishLabel TextThe reverse of this small pewter dish is engraved with the Hebrew letters lamed (“L”) and resh (“R”). Although the dish’s history is unknown, its similarity to other English examples with Hebrew lettering suggests it was used for Jewish religious practices.Inscription(s)Wriggle-engraved on underside of base with Hebrew letters lamed (“L”) and resh (“R”), also engraved on underside of base with two clusters each containing four punctate marks (one cluster above each Hebrew letter)Mark(s)NoneProvenanceRonald F. Michaelis, London (sold after his death in 1973 at Sotheby & Co., London). Kenneth W. Bradshaw, Oakham (sold in 1977 at Sotheby Parke Bernet & Co., London, and purchased by Colonial Williamsburg).