Ceremonial ewer, ca. 1520–50, Portuguese, Silver, gilt; embossed, chased and engraved, H. 17 7/8 × W. 11 1/2 in., Wt. 112.7oz. (45.4 × 29.2 cm, 3194g); Diam. of foot: 5 1/2 in. (14 cm), Metalwork-Silver, The ewer exemplifies the individual interpretation of the Renaissance style in Portugal. Its daring juxtaposition of whimsical, exotic and macabre sculptural details attests to the commanding quality of Portuguese design
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Ceremonial ewer, ca, 1520–50, Portuguese, Silver, gilt, embossed, chased, engraved, H, 17 7/8, W, 11 1/2, Wt, 112.7oz, 45.4, 29.2 cm, 3194g, Diam, foot, 5, 14, Metalwork-Silver, ewer, exemplifies, individual interpretation, Renaissance style, Portugal, daring juxtaposition, whimsical, exotic, macabre sculptural, details, attests, commanding quality, Portuguese design
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