14th-15th century A.D. A bronze laver spout formed as a dog's head with stylised detailing, mouth closed around a round-section spout, curved round-section neck with section cut away for attachment. See Lewis, J.M., Bronze Aquamaniles and Ewers, Finds Research Group 700-1700 Datasheet 7, 1991, for a similar example excavated from Cardiff Castle moat; see The Portable Antiquities Scheme for numerous other examples. 44.5 grams, 60 mm (2 3/8 in.) Acquired UK art market after 2000. Stratford collection, Suffolk, UK. A priest's laver was a large ceremonial basin used for ritual ablutions. [No Reserve]Condition Report: Fine condition.