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Ewer (Germany)

This is a ewer. It was made by Nicolaus Ostertag. It is dated ca. 1730 and we acquired it in 1960. Its medium is silver gilt. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Estate of James Hazen Hyde. It is credited Gift of the Estate of James Hazen Hyde.

Our curators have highlighted 2 objects that are related to this one.

Its dimensions are

a) H: 27 x L: 23.3 x W: 11.2 cm b) H: 6 x Di: 52.6 cm

It has the following markings

Marks on basin and ewer: "NO" and pineapple

Cite this object as

Ewer (Germany); Made by Nicolaus Ostertag (1689–1741); silver gilt; a) H: 27 x L: 23.3 x W: 11.2 cm b) H: 6 x Di: 52.6 cm; Gift of the Estate of James Hazen Hyde; 1960-1-19-a,b

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