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Aquamanile in the shape of a Lion
Maker: Unknown (Probably)
Brass.The spout protrudes from the mouth of the lion, and a hinged flap opens on the back of the head. The handle is formed by a strange beast with two short legs and a fish-like tail.
History note: Formerly in the collection of Dante Gabriel Rossetti
Given by Charles Fairfax Murray
Height: 21.6 cm
Length: 22.5 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1917-04-14) by Murray, Charles Fairfax
13th Century, Mid-14th Century, Mid#
Circa
1250
CE
-
1350
CE
Accession number: M.15-1917
Primary reference Number: 30632
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Aquamanile in the shape of a Lion" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/30632 Accessed: 2024-11-21 11:06:47
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