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Spout

17th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
Germany (made)

Copper and iron water spout in the form of a dragon's head with wings, Germany, 17th century.

Object details

Categories
Metalwork
Ironwork
Architectural Fittings
Myths & Legends
Object type
Spout
Materials and techniques
Copper and wrought iron
Wrought Iron
Copper
Forging (Metal Forming)
Brief description
Copper and iron water spout in the form of a dragon's head with wings, Germany, 17th century.
Gallery label
(07/1994)
PAIR OF GUTTER SPOUTS
Wrought iron
Germany; 18th century

Elaborate gutter spouts in the form of mythical beasts were common in Germany in the 17th century. Splendidly gilded examples can still be seen in situ on the Schloss in Hildesheim, and it is likely that these too were originally painted and gilded. see also the spout in the form of a devil.

Museum Nos 1208, 1209-1872
Subjects depicted
Dragons
Crowns (Headdresses)
Associated object
1209-1872
Collection
Metalwork Collection
Accession number
1208-1872

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Record createdMay 24, 2004
Record URL
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