Medieval Aquamanile, Horse
Medieval Aquamanile, Horse
Medieval Aquamanile, Horse
Medieval Aquamanile, Horse
Medieval Aquamanile, Horse
Medieval Aquamanile, Horse
Medieval Aquamanile, Horse
Medieval Aquamanile, Horse
Medieval Aquamanile, Horse

Medieval Aquamanile, Horse

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Details

Originally a Persian tradition, aquamanilia were first made out of metal, typically copper or bronze, and were used to pour water for hand washing during religious and secular rituals. These elaborated vessels, shaped like animals and humans, were a significant part of Medieval society as hundreds of examples survive and are on display in museums worldwide. 

When this tradition reached Europe in the twelfth century, lasting till the fifteenth century, many beautiful metal examples were made for high-status houses. Not to be outdone, more humble households would have one made of pottery, and the potters working at this time would have taken inspiration from the metal examples they had seen.  

Made in the style of Scarborough ware and inspired by a sherd from the collections at Hull Museum. This pottery style was all the rage around the 13th-14th century. Lustrous green-glazed Scarborough ware has been found throughout North England and Scotland and is a charming addition to any table.   

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'Pre-order' items are made to order, and we will dispatch them as soon as we have handcrafted them for you; this usually takes 90 days, but international orders can take a little longer.

Materials

Terracotta clay with green glaze

Dimensions

Approx. 185 mm tall, 290 mm long, 100 mm wide

Production

This replica Roman pot has been hand-made in Northumberland by Potted History, based on an original artefact. It has been fired to a temperature between 800 & 1000 Centigrade to emulate the same techniques the original potters would have employed nearly two thousand years ago. This process often results in surface colour and texture variations, as is common with the original Roman pottery and gives each piece its unique character.

Postage

All items are sent using a second-class postal service; if you wish to have an item sent first-class, please get in touch with us for a quote. Many Thanksaquamanilia

 

SHIPPING
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RETURNS
If you aren't completely satisfied with your Potted History piece, please get in touch to organise a return. Email us at

clare@rothburycreates.co.uk

Then you can send it back at your own cost in an unused condition within 30 days, and we'll refund you for the cost of the item or items returned. If you include your order number with the returned package, that will speed things up. Please leave any original packaging intact.

Our returns address is:
Potted History, Gregory Court, Rothbury, Northumberland, NE65 7SW

PRODUCT VARIATION

Please be aware that due to items being handmade and finished, colour variations will occur during the making process, and each replica will have some differences.  Also, know that the item photographed may not be the one that you receive, and colours can appear differently on different screens.  Please ensure you look at all the images to get a fully formed idea of the item you are ordering as we try to capture the variations within the images we share.  If you prefer a specific colour variation, please contact us before ordering.