Aquamanile in the Form of Aristotle and Phyllis, late 14th or early 15th century

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Aquamanile in the Form of Aristotle and Phyllis, late 14th or early 15th century, South Netherlandish, Bronze; Quaternary copper alloy (approx. 72% copper, approx. 17% zinc, H. cm, w. cm, l. cm, wt. 6062 g., Metalwork-Bronze, An aquamanile is a vessel for pouring water used in the ritual of washing hands in both religious and secular contexts—by the priest before Mass and in a private household before a meal. The subject of this celebrated example is the moralizing legend of Aristotle and Phyllis, which achieved popularity in the late Middle Ages

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