16th Century Florentine Bossolo from Abbey Of Sant’Antimo mastiff Acquired at an estate sale

Acquired at an estate sale in Toluca Lake

Uncleaned original patina

Daillion (this piece

Approximately 1”x1”

Each with individual design

16th Century Florentine Bossolo from Abbey Of Sant’Antimo mastiff Acquired at an estate saleA very rare and interesting Italian Bossolo (a chalice that was used as a ballot box by the Priori, the members of the government of the Commune); from Abbey Of SantAntimo, dated MDXLII (1542), depicting 3 different Florentine coats of arms. Inscription around the base reads SENA VETUS VIRGINIS, a reference to the city of Siena (found on 16th century maps), which is 50km from the Abbey. Measures 7. 5 tall x 4 diameter.