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Description: | Cast copper alloy zoomorphic or dog-headed spout dating from the late medieval period, that is c. 15th-16th century. The spout comes from a vessel, either a ewer or a laver. The object is a tubular spout, cast in the form of a dog's head with open mouth and the spout protrudes from the open mouth. It has a downwardly curved, long, pointed neck. The head has a flat-topped nose, prominent brow, and oval ears which protrude slightly above the head. The neck is oval in cross-section. The object has a dark green patina.See J.M. Lewis "Bronze Aquamaniles and Ewers" (1987, Finds Research Group Datasheet 7, pp4-5, fig 8a) for a similar spout on a pedestal-base ewer from Cardiff Castle moat, dated to the 15th century. Mills "Medieval Artefacts" (1999, p.110, NM.292) publishes another similar spout, noting they are from priest's washing bowls (lavers), and dating them to the 15th century.NB: The image was kindly provided by the finder.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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