# Holy Water Pail

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## Artwork

- Artist: [UNKNOWN GOLDSMITH, Italian](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/unknown-goldsmith-italian-r6f3ba2c423700e>)
- Date: 1601-1650
- Technique: Embossed and chiseled silver, 23 x 17 cm

## Commentary

This object for use during religious rites is a beautiful Florentine example of the art of the silversmith. It was used to contain holy water.

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- [Cross of Desiderius \(front\)](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/unknown-goldsmith-italian-r6f3ba2c423700e/cross-of-desiderius-front-rc4c2fe5720fc57>)
- [Cross of Desiderius \(front\)](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/unknown-goldsmith-italian-r6f3ba2c423700e/cross-of-desiderius-front-rf3cb56d021dc67>)
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- [Cup](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/unknown-goldsmith-italian-r6f3ba2c423700e/cup-rc170005315fd1d>)
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## Attribution

[Web Gallery of Art](<https://beta.wga.hu/pages/about>)