Plooischotel met gedreven bloemen 1661

This silver dish, created in 1661 by Dutch silversmith Nicolaas Hoyer, is a fine example of the ornate style popular in the 17th century. The dish is adorned with delicate floral motifs and a central scene of two cherubs playing amongst foliage. The intricate details and use of repoussé (a metalworking technique) are indicative of Hoyer's skill. The dish, measuring 35 cm in diameter, would have been a prized possession in a wealthy household, perhaps used for serving fruit or other delicacies.