Gargoyle - Romanesque - Sandstone - 12th century
A rare gargoyle depicting a imaginary figure with large nose, bulging eyes and an unusual hairdo, carved in ocre-red sandstone. Due to its small size, it came most likely from a central water fountain, as could be found in medieval convents. Portugal. Romanesque era. 12th century. Dimensions: H (with stand) 21. 8cm ; H (sculpture) 16cm ; W 10. 5cm ; D 9. 5cm Mounted on a custom-made metal stand.
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A rare gargoyle depicting a imaginary figure with large nose, bulging eyes and an unusual hairdo, carved in ocre-red sandstone. Due to its small size, it came most likely from a central water fountain, as could be found in medieval convents. Portugal. Romanesque era. 12th century. Dimensions: H (with stand) 21. 8cm ; H (sculpture) 16cm ; W 10. 5cm ; D 9. 5cm Mounted on a custom-made metal stand.
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