# Basin \(underside\)

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## Artwork

- Artist: [VIANEN, Paulus van](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/vianen-paulus-van-r967b425d3e0153>)
- Date: 1601-1650
- Technique: Silver, 52 x 41 cm

## Commentary

The basin is made up by two sheets of silver which were chased separately before being joined with nuts and bolts, which are visible only on the underside, having been absorbed into the design of the rim. Both sides of the rim are decorated in a unique style, displaying auricular ornamentation.

## Related artworks

- [Ewer and basin](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/vianen-paulus-van-r967b425d3e0153/ewer-and-basin-ra03fe0d8e3e133>)
- [Forest Scene](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/vianen-paulus-van-r967b425d3e0153/forest-scene-r57b283ac9b2eea>)
- [River Landscape with Ratsmen](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/vianen-paulus-van-r967b425d3e0153/river-landscape-with-ratsmen-r13ddcc0e83aafa>)
- [River Valley](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/vianen-paulus-van-r967b425d3e0153/river-valley-rc0be0c69bb4b5e>)
- [Scenic Sketch](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/vianen-paulus-van-r967b425d3e0153/scenic-sketch-rf9762252df8df0>)
- [View of Tivoli with the Temple of Sybil](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/vianen-paulus-van-r967b425d3e0153/view-of-tivoli-with-the-temple-of-sybil-r1901c83afd8f72>)
- [Woodland Stream with Bridge](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/vianen-paulus-van-r967b425d3e0153/woodland-stream-with-bridge-r2455fe7e06810e>)

## Attribution

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