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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.
LI2.1
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
width / mm
weight / g:560.0
Material
copper alloy
Location
St Fagans Life Is gallery : Tableware
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