Aquamanile in the Form of a Lion

Unknown maker

Medium: Bronze; binary copper alloy (approx. 88% copper, approx. 8% tin) hollow cast, chased, engraved, and gilded.
Dimensions: H. 20.7 cm, w. 12.4 cm, l. 25.3 cm, wt. 2867 g.
Culture: North German, Lubeck (?)
Department: Robert Lehman Collection
Classification: Metalwork
Dated: ca. 1230 or early nineteenth century
Pixels: 2978 × 3722
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Aquamanile in the Form of a Lion. ca. 1230 or early nineteenth century. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.