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English: A zoomorphic cast copper-alloy spout probably from a ewer of later medieval or early post-medieval date. The spout is tubular and terminates in a dog's head with open mouth; the tube spout protrudes from the open mouth. At the other end from the mouth it curves through ninety degrees downwards, and expands into a long, pointed neck where it would have joined the vessel (it is teardrop shaped in cross-section). The side is convex at the joint with the body suggesting it met the underside of an everted neck. The dog head has a moulded nose, prominent, squared brow, and rectangular grooved ears that protrude slightly above the head; the eyes are not distinguished. The copper alloy now has a mid grey patina with a small amount of scratching and pitting.

A very similar fixed spout from a pedestal-base ewer can be found illustrated in Lewis (1987, 4-5; fig. 8a). It dates to the 15th century and was found in the moat at Cardiff Castle. Further similar spouts recorded on this database (e.g. HAMP-7D9361, BERK-135A64, HESH-752594, WAW-D138E8) attest to the standardised design and relative widespread use of these pieces.