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This brass dish was made in the 16th century, probably in Nuremberg in Germany. Originally a rosewater dish, it was apparently used as a church collection plate.

It is inscribed 'GOT SEI MIT UNS' four times around a boss centre.

Rosewater dishes would have been filled with water containing rose petals and placed on the dinner table so that diners could wash their hands.

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• Online ID: 000-100-000-424-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.KJ 75
• Date: 16th century
  
• Material: Brass. Inscription: Four times round centre: GOT SEI MIT UNS
  Plate, collection
  
• Dimensions: 18.00" D
  
• What: Plate, collection
  
• Subject: Ecclesiastical, miscellaneous, vestments (NMAS Classification)
  
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• Where: Germany, Nuremberg
  
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• Description: Rosewater dish of brass inscribed "GOT SEI MIT UNS" four times round a boss centre, of Nuremberg type, 16th century, apparently used as a church collection plate
  
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