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Ewer

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from Innermessan, Stranraer, Wigtownshire

Postcard of Ewer.
000-100-103-680-C
© National Museums Scotland

Ewer

This bronze ewer is from Innermessan at Stranraer in Wigtownshire. It dates from the 14th or 15th century. It has three feet, a curved handle and a spout. There is a hole in the side.

Bronze tripod ewer, from Innermessan, Stranraer, Wigtownshire, 14th or 15th century

Such ewers were used for pouring out water over the hands to cleanse them.


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Online ID: 000-100-103-680-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MC 4
Date: 14th or 15th century
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 8.00" H
What: Ewer, tripod
Subject: Ewers and flagons (NMAS Classification)
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Where: Scotland, Wigtownshire, Stranraer, Innermessan
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