Ewer, c. 1700
Unknown artist, Indiaexpand_more
Zinc alloy; cast, engraved, inlaid with brassexpand_more
The Katherine Kittredge McMillan Memorial Fundexpand_more 82.10.4
Not on Viewexpand_more
This ewer once contained water used for washing before and after meals. Ewers of this shape, with a bulbous center, pedestal foot, tapering narrow neck, and long spout, have been depicted often in paintings from the time.
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