Situla (Bucket for Holy Water)
Unattributed · 860–880
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What the record supports
This Carolingian "Situla (Bucket for Holy Water)," crafted from elephant ivory with gilded copper-alloy mounts and foil inlays, dates from 860–880. Its overall dimensions with the handle up are 8 5/16 x 6 1/16 x 5 1/8 inches (21.1 x 15.4 x 13 cm), while the vessel itself measures 5 3/4 x 5 1/16 inches (14.6 x 12.8 cm) with a foot diameter of 3 1/8 inches (8 cm).
The situla is classified under "Ivories-Elephant" and belongs to the Medieval Art department. It was acquired as a gift from J. Pierpont Morgan in 1917, as stated in its credit line.
No artist is recorded for this piece in the supplied data, and there is no information available regarding its provenance, exhibition history, or supporting literature.
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