Regensburg Pewter Plate “Tempe - Regensburg 1997"
Date1997
Mediumpewter
Dimensions1/2 x 9 3/4 in. diameter(1.3 x 24.8 cm)
ClassificationsDocumentary Artifact
Catalog number2004.56.47
DescriptionThe pewter plate "Tempe - Regensburg 1997" and "Stadtparterschaft" (city partnership) has a very ornate three inch rim with relief representing famous buildings in Regensburg. The names of the buildings are beneath the buildings. "Johannes Kepler" and "Albrecht Altderler" are near the edge with portraits. There is also a city shield and a Roman coin. The center of the plate is shiny. It has a hanging loop on the back. The maker's mark is a fish with the letters "ASN."
Words under the buildings are: "Rathaus" (city hall); "Dom" (cathedral); "Kapelle" (chapel); "Ostentor" (east gate); "Brucke" (bridge); "Hof" (large house).
Status
Not on view
