Gemellion with Coronation Scene

French

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Gemellions, which appeared in the thirteenth century in Limoges, were used for liturgical and secular hand washing. As their name indicates (derived from gemellus, the Latin word for "twin"), these vessels were produced in pairs--one bowl with a small spout to pour water over the hands and the other to serve as a catch basin.

Gemellion with Coronation Scene, Copper, wrought, gilt and Champlevé enamel, French

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Gemellion with Coronation Scene, Copper, wrought, gilt and Champlevé enamel, French
Gemellion with Coronation Scene, Copper, wrought, gilt and Champlevé enamel, French
Gemellion with Coronation Scene, Copper, wrought, gilt and Champlevé enamel, French
Gemellion with Coronation Scene, Copper, wrought, gilt and Champlevé enamel, French

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