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Rare mid 14th Century Venetian Holy Water Stoup / Font. Italian. Circa 1350.
This fine holy water stoup is made from the rare lumanchella fossilised stone, filled with fossils of clam and snail shells. The half round basin with scrolling vine decoration and standing on its original base sculptured as a ram’s head. Possibly representing Christian sacrifice.
Lumanchella is a rare, fossilised stone quarried since the bronze age in the valleys near Verona north of Venice.
Provenance - Private collection.
Stock no 1819.
Dimensions
Height: 49.5 cms, Width: 58.4 cms, Depth: 40.6 cmsStock number
STOCK NO 1819Open any time by prior appointment. Please telephone first.
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- Since 1918, BADA has been the leading association for the antiques and fine art trade
- Members are elected for their knowledge, integrity and quality of stock
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