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Medieval copper alloy tripod ewer
With a tubular spout; the handle is ribbon-like
This held water for washing hands between courses - polite manners in noble households.
LI2.1
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
27.319/1
Find Information
Site Name: Strata Florida Abbey, Strata Florida
Notes: the ewer had been in the possession of the Bonsall family for approximately 80 years prior to its purchase and is "said with very high probability to have been found at Strata Florida Abbey" in a report by the Museum's director, dated 1.7.27.
Acquisition
Purchase, 30/7/1927
Measurements
diameter / mm:84.0 (rim)
height / mm:235.0
capacity / ml:2.25 (pints)
weight / g:1508.4
Material
copper alloy
Techniques
cast
Location
St Fagans Life Is gallery : Tableware
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