Copper-Alloy Faucet and Conduit

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6th–7th century · Copper alloy · Medieval Art

Byzantine cities often drew their water supplies from aqueducts many miles in length. The cross on this faucet may have been meant to bless the water or protect the drinker.

Artist

Unknown

Date

6th–7th century

Medium

Copper alloy

Culture

Byzantine

Department

Medieval Art

Credit line

Fletcher Fund, 1947