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This bronze ewer was found at Birrens at Annandale in Dumfriesshire. It dates from the 14th or 15th century. It has three feet, a curved handle and a spout, and there is now a hole in its side.

Bronze flagon with three feet, from Birrens, Annandale, 14th or 15th century

Ewers like this were used for pouring water to wash the hands.

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• Online ID: 000-100-103-685-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MC 11
• Date: 14th or 15th century
  
• Material: Bronze
  Flagon
  
• Dimensions: 9.00" H
  
• What: Flagon
  
• Subject: Ewers and flagons (NMAS Classification)
  
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• Where: Scotland, Dumfriesshire, Birrens
  
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