Ewer
15th century (made)
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This is a rare example of a brass jug or ewer with three supporting feet. It may have been used to serve mulled wine, which was a popular drink at the time. We are reasonably certain that it was not used to heat or serve water because other vessels served this function.
The design you see here was relatively short-lived. All surviving examples date from about 1300-1500 and were made in Flanders.
The design you see here was relatively short-lived. All surviving examples date from about 1300-1500 and were made in Flanders.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Brass, cast |
| Brief description | Brass ewer with a dragon-head spout and bow handle, Flemish, 15th century |
| Physical description | With rounded body on three legs; dragon-head spout and plain bow handle. |
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| Credit line | Given by Dr W. L. Hildburgh FSA |
| Production | Acquired in Brussels |
| Summary | This is a rare example of a brass jug or ewer with three supporting feet. It may have been used to serve mulled wine, which was a popular drink at the time. We are reasonably certain that it was not used to heat or serve water because other vessels served this function. The design you see here was relatively short-lived. All surviving examples date from about 1300-1500 and were made in Flanders. |
| Bibliographic reference | Lewis, J.M., R. Brownsword and E. E. H. Pitt, 'Medieval 'Bronze' Tripod Ewers from Wales'. In: Medieval Archaeology, vol. 31, issue 1 (1987), pp. 80-93. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.202-1926 |
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| Record created | January 29, 2004 |
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