Unicorns

Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll CHAPTER VII THE LION AND THE UNICORN
Through the Looking Glass
by
Lewis Carroll
CHAPTER VII
THE LION AND THE UNICORN
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Aquamanile, Germany, 1425-50
“The unicorn was known since the Middle Ages as a beast having powers of purification, making it a fitting choice for a vessel used to clean the hands.”

Aquamanile, Germany, 1425-50

“The unicorn was known since the Middle Ages as a beast having powers of purification, making it a fitting choice for a vessel used to clean the hands.”

Gold unicorn of James III, king of Scotland
Gold unicorn of James III, king of Scotland