"Aquamanile in the Form of Samson and the Lion". ca. 1280-1400.
"Aquamanile in the Form of Samson and the Lion". ca. 1280-1400.
Image description: bronze sculpture. A small man with long hair sits atop a large lion. The size disparity is immense. The man gently holds open the lion's mouth, one hand on the top lips and one hand on the bottom. The lion looks a bit confused at the situation.
Found at: https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/uAHLe0IGtOmTdg?childAssetId=iwFZB7A2gbuTmA&hl=en
It is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City--their page about is at https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/460882 .
A aquamanile is a jug or ewer in the form of 1 or more animals.
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