Bucket for Holy Water (Situla)

German

ca. 1200

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Title: Bucket for Holy Water (Situla)
Date: ca. 1200
Geography: Made in Rhine valley, Germany
Culture: German
Medium: Copper alloy, iron handle
Dimensions: Overall (with handle up): 11 5/16 x 8 7/8 x 6 11/16 in. (28.7 x 22.6 x 17 cm)
Overall (with handle down): 7 5/8 x 8 7/8 x 7 3/16 in. (19.3 x 22.6 x 18.3 cm)
bucket only: 7 5/8 x 8 7/8 x 6 11/16 in. (19.3 x 22.6 x 17 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Copper alloy
Credit Line: Purchase, The Cloisters Collection and The Ruddock Foundation for the Arts Gift, 2012
Object Number: 2012.347
Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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