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Ewer

Ewer, late 17th century-first third of the 18th century, Barcelona, enamelled chinaware. Cau Ferrat Museum.

 

Ewer, late 17th century-first third of the 18th century, Barcelona, enamelled chinaware. Cau Ferrat Museum.

 

This ewer or water pitcher was made in Barcelona in the late 17th century or early 18th century.

Ewers were used to keep water cold or hot, in washing dishes and for washing hands before and after meals. They were always accompanied by wash basins, so that they can be considered to be the precursors of modern-style sinks.

This piece is unique. The botanical decorative motifs are set out in overlaid bands, with special mention to the neck of the recipient, with large tulips and chrysanthemums in negative. On the rest of the piece there are trees and branches with an Oriental influence laid out asymmetrically, the setting for a landscape of hunters and musicians.

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