Ewer

European

12th century

Not on view

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Title: Ewer
Date: 12th century
Culture: European
Medium: bronze, originally gilded
Dimensions: Overall: 9 1/4 x 6 5/16 x 4 9/16 in. (23.5 x 16 x 11.6 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Bronze
Credit Line: The Cloisters Collection, 1947
Object Number: 47.101.57
Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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