Aquamanile in the Form of a Lion (Vessel for washing the hands)

Aquamanile in the Form of a Lion (Vessel for washing the hands)

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Aquamanile in the Form of a Lion (Vessel for washing the hands)

Place of OriginGermany, probably Nuremberg

Dateabout 1400

Dimensions12 1/2 × 3 3/4 × 9 1/2 in. (31.8 × 9.5 × 24.1 cm)

Mediumengraved and gilded copper alloy

ClassificationMetalwork

Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey

Object number

1953.74

On View

Toledo Museum of Art (2445 Monroe Street), Gallery, 19

Label TextAquamanile derives from the Latin for “water” and “hand” since the vessels were used for ritual hand washing in Church ceremonies and for washing hands at the table in wealthy homes. This example was filled through a hinged opening in the head. Originally a spigot protruded from the chest for drawing the water.Published ReferencesPutney, Richard H., Medieval Art, Medieval People: The Cloister Gallery of the Toledo Museum of Art, The Toledo Museum of Art, Toledo, 2002, p. 50, repr. (col.) fig. 42.

Toledo Museum of Art, Toledo Museum of Art Masterworks, Toledo, 2009, p. 119, repr. (col.).

Exhibition HistoryColumbus, Columbus Museum of Art, 1958.

Ann Arbor, University of Michigan Museum of Art, 1963.

Cologne, Schnutgen Museum, 1978-79.

New York. Metropolitan Museum, 1986.

Nuremberg, Germanisches Nationalmuseum, 1986.

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