13th Century Stone Fountainhead Depicting Cross Vases and composed of seven realms

and composed of seven realms

Birmingham

This example with a beautifully wrapped cane handle

Set into an early tiered giltwood frame

13th Century Stone Fountainhead Depicting Cross Vases and composed of seven realmsOriginates from: Tomar, Portugal Era: 13th Century Dimensions: 10 H x 6 W x 5 D Beautiful stone architectural feature from a medieval fountain depicting a cross, circa 13th century, from a well known hub for period Knights Templar activity, Tomar, Portugal. Of lovely scale and proportion, the cross in wonderful, deep relief, with a carved verso for water to pour through in fountain setting. Quite a striking presence, displayed on contemporary iron