Medieval Sandstone Font with Arches

13TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.

11 7/8 x 11 7/8 in. (30.4 kg, 30 x 30 cm).

A square-section sandstone font with carinated sidewall, carved with arcading around the upper body, non-identical fleurs and plant forms to the centre of the side faces and to one of four chamfered corners; channels to three of the four corners of the upper face; circular drainage hole to interior base.

Provenance

English private collection, 1980s.

This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11662-199832.

CONDITION

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