aquamanile

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In metalwork: Europe from the Middle Ages
They are known as aquamaniles, a type of ewer used for pouring water for washing one’s hands. Made by bronze casters in France, Germany, England, and Scandinavia, they are usually in the shape of lions—symbols of valour, pride, physical strength, and power. Also common are those shaped like knights…
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