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LOT 1903
Medieval Bronze Priest's Laver Holy Water Pouring Vessel Spout Collection
14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
2 - 3 3/8 in. (297 grams total, 53-87 mm).
Each with stylised zoomorphic and other detailing, mouth closed around a round-section spout, curved round-section neck with section cut away for attachment. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound East Anglia, UK.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
See Lewis, J.M., Bronze Aquamaniles and Ewers, Finds Research Group 700-1700 Datasheet 7, 1991, for a similar example excavated from Cardiff Castle moats.
FootnotesA priest's laver was a large ceremonial basin used for ritual ablutions.
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LOT 1903
Medieval Bronze Priest's Laver Holy Water Pouring Vessel Spout Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
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Norman Silver Ring with Engraved Bezel
11th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Comprising a flat-section hoop with overlapping finials, lentoid bezel with geometric decoration within hatched border. 2.31 grams, 23.04 mm overall, 20.70 mm internal diameter (approximate size British U, USA 10, Europe 22.52, Japan 21)
Acquired on the UK art market in the 1970s-1990s. Property of a Nottinghamshire, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Medieval Limestone Head
14th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
Rectangular in profile with heavy brow and snub nose, broad slit mouth, deep-set eyes; mounted on a custom-made stand. 10.64 kg total, 33 cm high including stand
Acquired between the 1970s and 1980s. From the private collection of John Watson, Cambridge, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
