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Baptismal Font

Artist Anonymous (Flemish)
Date12th century
Mediumlimestone
DimensionsOverall: 41 15/16 x 34 5/8 in. (106.5 x 88 cm)
basin: 19 1/2 H x 42 Dia. in.
base: 24 x 17 x 17 in.
Classification(s)
  • SCULPTURE
Credit LineMuseum purchase, Joseph O. Eaton Fund
Terms
  • baptism
  • heads
  • font
  • medieval
Object number49.10
Descriptiondeep octagonal basin, alternate sides sculptured with heads of youths (one greatly restored), on chamfered quadrangular pedestal
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