Spout, from ewer

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This spout from an ewer was found at Bothwell Castle in Lanarkshire. The ewer was made in North Europe in the 15th century.

The spout resembles the head and neck of a dragon-like animal.

Situated on the Clyde, Bothwell Castle was probably built in the second half of the 13th century and was an important fortress during the Wars of Independence. It has been called 'probably the greatest ruin of its kind in Scotland'.

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• Online ID: 000-100-002-172-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.HX 505
• Date: 15th century
  
• Material: Bronze
  Spout
  
• Dimensions: 43 mm
  
• What: Spout
  
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• Where: Scotland, Lanarkshire, Bothwell Castle
  
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• Description: Bronze spout in the form of an animal's head from a ewer or other vessel, from Bothwell Castle, Lanarkshire
  
• References:
  • Caldwell, D.H. (ed). Angels Nobles and Unicorns: Art and Patronage in Medieval Scotland. Edinburgh: NMS, 1982 
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