Lavello
first half 15th century (made)
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This marble tank of a lavello or washing fountain is decorated with sculpted foliage and masks and has two brass taps. It dates from the first half of the fifteenth century and is Italian (Venice).
Cisterns of this type were a common feature in Italian palaces and convents and were used by the inhabitants for domestic pursposes such as washing. Basins of this type were often highly ornate sculptural structures.
Cisterns of this type were a common feature in Italian palaces and convents and were used by the inhabitants for domestic pursposes such as washing. Basins of this type were often highly ornate sculptural structures.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Marble, brass |
| Brief description | Tank of a lavello, marble, with foliage and masks, Italy (Venice), first half of 15th century |
| Physical description | Tank or Basin, of a 'Lavello' or washing fountain. Marble, sculptured with foliage and masks. It has two brass taps. |
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| Object history | Bought in 1882. |
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| Summary | This marble tank of a lavello or washing fountain is decorated with sculpted foliage and masks and has two brass taps. It dates from the first half of the fifteenth century and is Italian (Venice). Cisterns of this type were a common feature in Italian palaces and convents and were used by the inhabitants for domestic pursposes such as washing. Basins of this type were often highly ornate sculptural structures. |
| Bibliographic reference | List of Objects in the Art Division, South Kensington Museum acquired during the Year 1882. London, 1883, p. 7 |
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| Accession number | 68-1882 |
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| Record created | July 16, 2008 |
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