Gemellion

Description

Gemellion, or one of a pair of bowls used for washing hands on ritual or ceremonial occasions, of copper alloy, champlevé enamels and gilding: French, Limoges, mid 13th century

Museum reference

A.1877.20.86

Collection

Decorative and Applied Art

Object name

Gemellion

Production information

Limoges, France, Western Europe

Date

Mid 13th century

Materials

Copper alloy, Champlevé enamels, Gilt

Physical description

Copper alloy, champlevé enamels and gilding

Exhibitions

• European Styles (29 Jul 2011 - 03 Aug 2014)
  National Museum of Scotland