14th-15th century AD. A bronze spout formed as a dog's bust, with an elegant arched neck and stylised head and face featuring rounded ears held flat against the head, 'lentoid' eyes, the texture of its coat expressed as hatched lines at the brows and along the ridge of the head; open mouth holding sub-circular hollow spout; scooped 'V-section' reverse. 78 grams, 83mm (3 1/4"). Ex Stratford collection, Suffolk, UK; acquired on the UK art market after 2000.[No Reserve]