Medieval Bronze Priest's Laver in the Shape of a Dog's Head

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Circa 14th-15th century A.D. With stylised zoomorphic detailing to the spout, mouth developing to a round-section spout, arched neck with a section cut away for attachment. 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. Exhibited at the Harwich Museum, Harwich, Essex, UK, 8th June 2026-14th September 2026; accompanied by a copy of a photograph of the artefacts on display. 48.7 grams, 75 mm (3 in.). [No Reserve] Found North Yorkshire, UK. A priest's laver was a large ceremonial basin used for ritual ablutions. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.

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