Parade ewer and basin, ca. 1689–92, German, Augsburg, Silver, partially gilt, Ewer (a): 14 3/8 × 8 1/2 × 6 in., 3 lb. (36.5 × 21.6 × 15.2 cm, 1350g), Metalwork-Silver, Ewer by Marx Weinold (German, master 1665, died 1700), Basin by Johann Mittnacht I (German, Augsburg 1643–1727 Augsburg), The ewer (jug) and basin were used during festive banquets to present rosewater or for display on a parade buffet. The ostrich’s base fits onto the basin’s lobed central sun motif. The bird’s bustle-shaped plumage serves as a handle
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Parade ewer, basin, ca, 1689–92, German, Augsburg, Silver, partially gilt, Ewer, 14 3/8, 8 1/2, 6, 3 lb, 36.5, 21.6, 15.2 cm, 1350g, Metalwork-Silver, Ewer by Marx Weinold, master, 1665, died, 1700, Basin Johann Mittnacht I, 1643–1727, ewer, jug, festive banquets, present rosewater, display, parade buffet, ostrich, base, fits, lobed, central, sun, motif, bird, bustle-shaped, plumage, serves, handle
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