Aquamanile in the Form of a Lion, 12th century, North German, Copper alloy, glass inlays, Overall: 7 11/16 x 8 5/8 x 3 7/16 in. (19.5 x 21.9 x 8.7 cm), Metalwork-Copper alloy, The lion, because of its exceptional strength, was associated in the Middle Ages with Christ and was the animal most frequently employed for aquamanilia. The vessel was filled through the opening at the top of the head, and water was poured from the spout in the mouth
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Aquamanile, Form, Lion, 12th century, North German, Copper alloy, glass inlays, Overall, 7 11/16 x 8 5/8 3 7/16, 19.5 21.9 8.7 cm, Metalwork-Copper, lion, exceptional strength, associated, Middle Ages, Christ, animal, frequently employed, aquamanilia, vessel, filled, opening, top, head, water, poured, spout, mouth
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