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Late Medieval Granite Benitier or Stoup with Primitive Head as the Water Spout

$3,815.62
£2,800
€3,271.12
CA$5,240.84
A$5,859.90
CHF 3,073.76
MX$70,977.52
NOK 38,800.24
SEK 36,656.85
DKK 24,415.67

About the Item

Carved granite benitier or sink, primitive carved stone head as the water spout. Usually found at the entrance of Church or Monastry, to cleanse hands and mark the sign of the cross with Holy Water on their forehead prior to worship. Most likely removed during the Reformation and installed into domestic use since. Brittany France
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.91 in (15 cm)Width: 13.78 in (35 cm)Depth: 11.82 in (30 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1500
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Pease pottage, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2371340097582

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