Prison crown horn, Germany, the later half of the 15th century.

The back of the pot horn untreated, the front relief carved: the baptism of Christ., John the Baptist (to h) kneels on the shore, h hand extended over the head of Christ. John is dressed in foot-style costume, cut off and frowned at his waist, short puff sleeves. Ring the head halo with an inner beam wreath. Jesus stands in the water (wave lines over his knees) with his arms crossed over his chest and bent head. long hair and beard. lumbar clothing. The Head of Jesus the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove down widespread wings, the body strongly shortened. The background filled with long, winding leaf beetles. A rope loop in either side. Piece made of steel with external spring loaded lever closure Straight sarg with three rivet heads. The spout 44 mm long. Two end fittings of steel, straight saws, nine-head t ena lock plate.

Collection

Europeana

Title

Prison crown horn, Germany, the later half of the 15th century.

Object Type

Kruthorn

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