Pitcher for Ritual Washing

1969.16.0003A

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Artifact Identification Pitcher for Ritual Washing   (1969.16.0003A)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Ceremonial Artifacts
  4. :
  5. Religious Objects
  6. ;
  7. Personal Artifacts
  8. :
  9. Toilet Articles
  10. :
  11. Hygiene Artifacts
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Nationalist
Date 20th century
Culture Tunisian
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 45.0 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 28.2 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 22.2 cm
Weight 1,735 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Metal--Copper
Manufacturing Processes Soldering, Riveting, Forging--Cold, Chased, Repoussé

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
Bibliography Under Review

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Purchase
Reproduction no, Although the style reproduces a medieval pitcher, the object is fully functional and hand-crafted. Therefore, it is classified as an original 20th-century artifact. - D. Schrishuhn, 10/7/99

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