Turret Laver. Culture: German. Dimensions: Overall: 21 x 5 7/8 in., 6.299lb. (53.3 x 14.9 cm, 2857g). Date: 15th century.Although this object is frequently called an aquamanile, it does not satisfy the definition: true aquamanilia are handheld and generally provided with a handle for that purpose. This vessel was designed to stand on a shelf with a basin below. The small heads surrounding the tower mimic the gargoyles of monumental architecture, which were designed to manage rainwater. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

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Turret Laver. Culture: German. Dimensions: Overall: 21 x 5 7/8 in., 6.299lb. (53.3 x 14.9 cm, 2857g). Date: 15th century.Although this object is frequently called an aquamanile, it does not satisfy the definition: true aquamanilia are handheld and generally provided with a handle for that purpose. This vessel was designed to stand on a shelf with a basin below. The small heads surrounding the tower mimic the gargoyles of monumental architecture, which were designed to manage rainwater. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

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