This ewer, or pitcher, has a long, elegant spout and handle. Both the spout and handle are zoomorphic; that is, shaped like fanciful animals--possibly, a leopard spout and a large-billed serpent for the handle. The ewer has a long, narrow neck and similar pedestal at the bottom. The middle is spherical and holds the water. The piece has a dent on the bottom front and is tarnished.
German, Southern Germany
Ewer,
15th century
Brass
,
38 cm (14 15/16 in.)
Object details
Accession number
M19e44
Primary Creator
German, Southern Germany
Full title
Ewer
Creation Date
15th century
Provenance
Entered Isabella Stewart Gardner's collection by 1915.
Dimensions
38 cm (14 15/16 in.)
Display Media
Brass
Web Commentary
Isabella Stewart Gardner kept meticulous records of many of her acquisitions. In keeping with this legacy, object information is continually being reviewed, updated, and enriched in order to give greater access to the collection.
Permanent Gallery Location
Tapestry Room
Bibliography
Gilbert Wendel Longstreet and Morris Carter. General Catalogue (Boston, 1935), p. 156. (as South German, dated 15th century)
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Isabella Stewart Gardner kept meticulous records of many of her acquisitions. In keeping with this legacy, object information is continually being reviewed, updated, and enriched in order to give greater access to the collection.