An ewer is a pot or jug used to keep cool and pour liquids. Many ewers were created for decorative purposes rather than for practicality. The vessel was used by many cultures and were even placed with the dead to serve them in the afterlife. The Coptic people were descendants of the Egyptians who also spoke a later form of the Egyptian language known as Coptic.
Coptic Terracotta Ewer
$305.48
A Coptic terracotta ewer featuring a globular body which slightly tapers to a flat, circular base. To the top there are two openings, one displays a cylindrical neck which splays out to a wide mouth with a folded rim. A conical protrusion with a small hole is visible to the other side, this was used to control the flow of the liquid. A small handle connects both openings. The vessel has been painted in a dark brown pigment.
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Additional information
| Weight | 512.9 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 13.6 × 14.4 cm |
| Culture | Ancient Egyptian |
| Pottery porcelain | Terracotta |
| Pottery and Porcelain | Terracotta |
| Region | North Africa |
