Aquamanile in the Form of a Griffon
ca. 1120/30
Aquamanile in the Form of a Griffon
Shaped like a fantastic animal, this pitcher held water for the priest to wash his hands when celebrating Mass. Its beak serves as the spout; the fill opening is located on the arched tail that forms the handle. Lavishly embellished with niello and silver damascened and gilt decorations, it is among the earliest and finest extant aquamaniles.
Object data
Object Name
liturgical utensils; Vessel; aquamanile; watering Vessel
Culture
Helmarshausen
Dated
ca. 1120/30
Material
Gilded bronze, damascened silver, niello, garnet
Dimensions
H. 17,3 cm, B. 8,5 cm, L. 14,5 cm
Image rights
Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, Kunstkammer
Inv. No.
Kunstkammer, 83
100 Meisterwerke - Aquamanile in Gestalt eines Greifen - Helmarshausen
IGS - Aquamanile in Gestalt eines Greifen
OESG - Aquamanile in Gestalt eines Greifen
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