Cistern

French

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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.

Cistern, Lead, cast, French

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