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Aquamanile in the Form of a Griffin
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Bronze; Ternary copper alloy with a very high content of zinc (approx. 74%
copper approx. 22% zinc approx. 2% lead) with natural patina hollow cast., German Nuremberg
Robert Lehman Collection, Metropolitan Museum of Art New York NY, Robert Lehman Collection 1975
Title: Aquamanile in the Form of a Griffin
Description:
Bronze; Ternary copper alloy with a very high content of zinc (approx.
74%
copper approx.
22% zinc approx.
2% lead) with natural patina hollow cast.
, German Nuremberg.
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