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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.

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Medieval copper alloy tripod ewer
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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

location verified by SI

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