Piscina

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Dating from the medieval or late medieval period, this sculpted basin was used for washing sacred vessels. The open mouth within the carved face forms the outlet for the water.

Elgin Museum

Elgin

Title

Piscina

Medium

stone

Measurements

H 24 x W 23 x D (?) cm

Accession number

ELGNM: 1905.5

Acquisition method

gift from Sir George Cooper, 1905

Work type

Water fountain, trough or pump

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