Situla

ca. 1220–30

Not on view

Returned to lender

This work of art was on loan to the museum and has since been returned to its lender.

Situlae, or holy-water vessels, have long played a role in the liturgy, but copper alloy examples like this one are rare. The casting process for such a piece was sophisticated and costly, and it probably originated in a church of significance. Until recently the object was in use at the parish church of Saint Michael in Seesen-Bilderlahe.

Artwork Details

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Provenance

Exhibition History

Title: Situla
Date: ca. 1220–30
Culture: German (Hildesheim)
Medium: Copper alloy with iron handle (probably restored)
Dimensions: H. without handle: 6 15/16 in. (17.7); Diameter (upper edge): 6 3/16 in. (15.7 cm); Diameter (bottom): 4 1/8 in. (10.4 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Copper alloy
Credit Line: Dom-Museum HIldesheim, on loan from the parish church of St. Micahel, Seesen-Bilderlahe (DEP 2005–3)
Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters