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Handle of Ewer

5th century BCE
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Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Handle of Ewer
  • Date: 5th century BCE
  • Geography: Made in Early La Tène
  • Culture: Celtic
  • Medium: Copper alloy
  • Dimensions: Overall: 4 7/16 x 2 1/2 x 7/8 in. (11.2 x 6.3 x 2.2 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork-Copper alloy
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Alastair B. Martin Gift, 1992
  • Object Number: 1992.280.1
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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