Aquamanile in the Form of a Lion, ca. 1200, North German, Copper alloy, Overall: 9 1/8 x 8 15/16 x 3 3/4 in. (23.2 x 22.7 x 9.5 cm), Metalwork-Copper alloy, This aquamanile is distinguished by the lion’s turned head, which grasps the neck of the dragon in its jaws. The dragon here serves as both handle and spout.
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Aquamanile, Form, Lion, ca, 1200, North German, Copper alloy, Overall, 9 1/8 x 8 15/16 3 3/4, 23.2 22.7 9.5 cm, Metalwork-Copper, aquamanile, distinguished, lion, turned, head, grasps, neck, dragon, jaws, serves, handle, spout
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