Probably English or Scandinavian 13th Century English 13th Century (artist) Probably English or Scandinavian 13th Century Scandinavian 13th Century (artist) Aquamanile in the Form of a Horseman, 13th century bronze overall: 28.5 x 35.5 x 15.3 cm (11 1/4 x 14 x 6 in.) Widener Collection 1942.9.280

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Provenance

Sigismond Bardac, Paris, before 1913, as "dinanderie," twelfth century;[1] (Arnold Seligmann), 1913[?]-1916; purchased 22 April 1916 by Joseph Widener, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, as Flemish, thirteenth century; inheritance from the Estate of Peter A. B. Widener by gift through power of appointment of Joseph E. Widener, after purchase by funds of the estate, 1942.

[1] Henri Leman, Collection Sigismond Bardac: Faiences italiennes du XV siècle, objets de haute curiosité, Moyen Age et Renaissance (Paris, 1913), no. 33.

Associated Names

• Bardac, Sigismond
• Seligmann & Cie., Arnold
• Widener, Joseph E.

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