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Aquamanile in the Form of Samson and the Lion
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Bronze; quaternary copper alloy (approx. 78% copper approx. 10% zinc approx. 6% tin approx. 5% lead) with natural patina. Remnants of the iron armature are in the lion’s legs and the figure of Samson., Northern European (?) possibly German
Rights: Public Domain
Robert Lehman Collection, Metropolitan Museum of Art New York NY, Robert Lehman Collection 1975
Title: Aquamanile in the Form of Samson and
the Lion
Description:
Bronze; quaternary copper alloy (approx.
78% copper approx.
10% zinc approx.
6% tin approx.
5% lead) with natural patina.
Remnants of the iron armature are in the lion’s legs and the figure of Samson.
, Northern European (?) possibly German.
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