Ewer
15th century (made)
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This ewer, supported on a pedestal foot, is of a type that began to appear in the 15th century. As with earlier three-legged ewers, the spout is shaped like the head and open jaws of some fabulous creature. The source of this motif is unknown but it remained popular for a long time, and indeed was still being used to embellish teapots and coffee pots in the late 18th century.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Brass |
| Brief description | Brass ewer with cover, the handle and spout in the form of dragon-like creatures, Flemish, 15th century |
| Physical description | Ewer with cover. The handle and spout are each in the shape of a dragon-like creature. |
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| Gallery label | Jameel Gallery
Brass Ewer
The Netherlands or Germany
1450-1500
The handle and spout of this European style of ewer are cast in the form of dragons. This brass example has a plain pedestal foot. But the actual model for the Turkish ewer to the left was probably made of gold or silver and would have had a decorated, faceted foot.
Brass
Museum no. 539-1869(Jameel Gallery) |
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| Summary | This ewer, supported on a pedestal foot, is of a type that began to appear in the 15th century. As with earlier three-legged ewers, the spout is shaped like the head and open jaws of some fabulous creature. The source of this motif is unknown but it remained popular for a long time, and indeed was still being used to embellish teapots and coffee pots in the late 18th century. |
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| Accession number | 539-1869 |
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| Record created | November 7, 2003 |
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