Spanish Colonial Silver Dish

late 18th or early 19th century, probably Peru, unmarked, the shallow dish of oval form, the flat rim with punchwork border and raised edge, the narrow ends with hinged stirrup handles centering a lion's masque and with engraved scrolls.
16-3/4" (21-3/4" with handles) x 12"; 35.05 t. oz.

Provenance: Estate of Violeta Judell Van Ronzelen, Lima, Peru; New Orleans, Louisiana.