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ewers


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Term Type

Art & Architecture Thesaurus

Preferred Term

ewers

Details

Tall, wide-mouthed vessels, generally having a pouring lip, and that have a deep bowl on a stemmed base and a single vertical handle. The bowl is usually cylindrical, baluster-shaped, or helmet-shaped.

Variations

ewer

aiguières

aiguière

Broader Term

vessels

Narrower Terms

aquamaniles

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