Aquamanile in the form of a mounted knight Aquamanile in the form of a mounted knight Ridder-aquamanile, Ridderaquamanile of copper alloy. The object, cast and embellished in cire perdue technique, in which the details are extended and engraved, has the shape of a horse, on which a knight in a chain mail and a coat of arms in a saddle are seated. He holds the rein in his left hand, the feet in the stirrups and has his right arm stretched back. Under the saddle a cover, which is held in place by a band in front of the horse's chest. The animal has stretched forelegs and sagging hind legs, as
Aquamanile in the form of a mounted knight Aquamanile in the form of a mounted knight Ridder-aquamanile, Ridderaquamanile of copper alloy. The object, cast and embellished in cire perdue technique, in which the details are extended and engraved, has the shape of a horse, on which a knight in a chain mail and a coat of arms in a saddle are seated. He holds the rein in his left hand, the feet in the stirrups and has his right arm stretched back. Under the saddle a cover, which is held in place by a band in front of the horse's chest. The animal has stretched forelegs and sagging hind legs, as well as a long tail. The openings in the ears, from which can be poured, are connected to the hollow interior. A square hole in the chest for removing the casting core. At least three remnants of casting needles can be seen on the inside. The hole on the horse's chest is closed after removal of the casting core, after which the filling is lost. This filling Afterwards, a face is indicated in the helmet that surrounds the entire head. One of the horse's front legs is poorly restored. The upper part of the helmet, as well as the shield on the left shoulder and the sword in the right hand are missing, riding a horse, ass, or mule, rider, horseman, knight, anonymous, Hildesheim, c. 1220 - c. 1240, copper alloy, engraving, h cm × w cm × d cm w cm × d cm
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