13th century
France
Object qualities
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Objectreligious artefact: Cistern
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumLead, cast
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SizeOverall: 13 3/8 x 22 1/4 in. (34 x 56.5 cm)
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Geography details
France -
Country today
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Date13th century
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CultureFrench
Source of information
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Type of sourceDatabase “Metropolitan Museum of Art”
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Fund that the source refers toMetropolitan Museum of Art
Description
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Similar lead cisterns have been found in churches in the region of Toulouse, where they were placed on stone columns and used as fonts for the water used in baptism. The two bands of decoration are filled with lions, accompanied by fantastic creatures: griffins, centaurs, and dragons.
