Well Cover
1600-1650 (made)
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Cast lead well cover, consisting of a hollow stem tapering towards the top which is surmounted by a crown and standing on the base of a circular section. Below the crown are three dimidiated eagles. From the bottom of the stem projects a figure of the lion with a figure of the United Provinces of the Netherlands. Three lion head spouts also feature above.
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Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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Materials and techniques | Cast lead |
Brief description | Well cover, cast lead, 's-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands, 1600-1700 |
Physical description | Cast lead well cover, consisting of a hollow stem tapering towards the top which is surmounted by a crown and standing on the base of a circular section. Below the crown are three dimidiated eagles. From the bottom of the stem projects a figure of the lion with a figure of the United Provinces of the Netherlands. Three lion head spouts also feature above. |
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Accession number | 902-1904 |
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Record created | April 26, 2001 |
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