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Objekt 11

Copper mold in the shape of a fish

Description

Fish and crab shapes enjoyed particular popularity, and not only for fish dishes. The "almond fish" from eastern Switzerland, which are still known today, make it clear that the form did not necessarily determine the content.

Object description

18./19th century

Copper sheet, pressed, chased, inside tinned

Gift of the community of heirs of Dr. Max Hartmann, Langnau im Emmental

2021.265.

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