Where Is Lion Aquamanile? See It at Cleveland Museum of Art

This German work, dating to 1200–1250. Made from bronze: cast, chased, and punched, it measures Overall: 26.4 x 29 x 15 cm (10 3/8 x 11 7/16 x 5 7/8 in.).

It's part of the collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, in the Medieval Art department. The museum offers free admission and makes its collection available through an open-access program with CC0 images.

It's on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. Admission is always free, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in the United States.

It dates to 1200–1250. It's made from bronze: cast, chased, and punched. Dimensions: Overall: 26.4 x 29 x 15 cm (10 3/8 x 11 7/16 x 5 7/8 in.).

It's made from bronze: cast, chased, and punched. Bronze was the prestige material of the ancient world. Most ancient bronzes were melted down for reuse, making survivors rare.

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