Ewer
ca. 1540 (made)
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This Venetian ewer, with its frieze depicting a classical battle scene, exemplifies the luxury end of the brass market in the 16th century. Brass was much cheaper than silver, but the costly decoration suggests the ewer was intended for a wealthy client.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Gilt brass, engraved and chased |
| Brief description | Gilt brass ewer depicting a battle subject, with trefoil lip and high handle, Venetian, ca. 1540 |
| Physical description | Engraved and chased in low relief with a frieze of a battle subject, trefoil lip and high handle. |
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| Object history | Bought from the Soulages Collection |
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| Summary | This Venetian ewer, with its frieze depicting a classical battle scene, exemplifies the luxury end of the brass market in the 16th century. Brass was much cheaper than silver, but the costly decoration suggests the ewer was intended for a wealthy client. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 8429-1863 |
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| Record created | January 12, 2004 |
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