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A BRONZE LAVABO
RHENISCH, SECOND HALF 15TH CENTURY
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A BRONZE LAVABO
RHENISCH, SECOND HALF 15TH CENTURY
The flaring rim above a plain circular body cast with a female head to each side issuing a cast iron handle, the two spouts terminating in animal's heads
17.5 cm. high x 30 cm. wide (handle down)
Special notice
Christie’s charges a premium to the buyer on the Hammer Price of each lot sold at the following rates: 29.75% of the Hammer Price of each lot up to and including €5,000, plus 23.8% of the Hammer Price between €5,001 and €400,000, plus 14.28% of any amount in excess of €400,001. Buyer’s premium is calculated on the basis of each lot individually.
Lot Essay
For a comparable aquamanile with similar female heads and spouts see Onno Ter Kuile, Koper & Brons, 's-Gravenhage, 1986, p. 180, pl. 250.