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Spout of a Water Pump
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Spout of a Water Pump

anonymous · c. 1625 - c. 1675 · casting; ciselure; lead (metal); brass (alloy)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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The object consists of a lead tube with a yellow copper cast and chased mouthpiece. This is in the form of a mask with eyes, nose, and dragon wings as ears, with a profiled rim around the opening.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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spuierwaterpomp
Credit lineSpuier van een waterpomp. c. 1625 - c. 1675. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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