lavabo (Wall Cistern)

About this object

History of use

This water fountain would have been accompanied with a matching basin and contained rosewater for washing the hands.

Cultural context

functional; decorative

Specific techniques

tin-glazed

Physical description

White rectangular earthenware wall cistern (wall fountain) on flat spread base, circular opening at top, wing-like handles at back near top. Simulated blue bricks on front side corners. Blue and yellow tiles at base and top surround flowers and cartouche with "1612" in front.