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Ewer

18th century
Medium/TechniqueAmber
Dimensions13.2 cm (5 3/16 in.)
Credit LineBequest of William Arnold Buffum
Accession number02.226
On View
On view
ClassificationsVessels
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Description
These small ewers are inscribed “A” and “O” for aceto and olio: vinegar and oil.
ProvenanceAccording to information provided by the donor, acquired from a church near Lake Maggiore, Italy.
Group shot: 02.226-7
18th century
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