Ewer

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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: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MC 4
• Date: 14th or 15th century
  
• Material: Bronze
  Ewer, tripod
  
• 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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