Turret Laver, 15th century, German, Bronze, Overall: 21 x 5 7/8 in., 6lb. (53.3 x 14.9 cm, 2857g), Metalwork-Bronze, Although this object is frequently called an aquamanile, it does not satisfy the definition: true aquamanilia are handheld and generally provided with a handle for that purpose. This vessel was designed to stand on a shelf with a basin below
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Turret Laver, 15th century, German, Bronze, Overall, 21 x 5 7/8, 6lb, 53.3 14.9 cm, 2857g, Metalwork-Bronze, object, frequently, aquamanile, satisfy, definition, true aquamanilia, handheld, generally provided, handle, purpose, vessel, designed, stand, shelf, basin
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