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Medieval copper alloy tripod ewer
With bridge spout and slight moulding at the mouth of debased zoomorphic type
This held water for washing hands between courses - polite manners in noble households.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
42.357/3
Find Information
Site Name: Hendreforfydd, Corwen
Collection Method: Chance find
Date: 1855
Notes: found during ploughing
Acquisition
purchase, 22/9/1969
Measurements
diameter
(mm): 59 (rim)
Height
(mm): 170
maximum width
(mm): 89.8
Weight
(g): 560.0
Material
Copper alloy
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