A "ewer and basin" is traditionally used for washing of hands or feet, where the ewer (a pitcher-like vessel) is used to pour water into the basin for people to wash their hands or feet.
In a church, an ewer and basin are used to hold water for washing ceremonies such as Baptism and the washing of the feet. They may also be used to fill basins for the washing of hands during Mass. Uses
  • Baptism: The ewer can be used to pour water into the font before the prayer of thanksgiving
  • Washing of the feet: The ewer can be used to fill basins for the washing of feet on Maundy Thursday
  • Washing of the hands: The ewer and basin can be used for the ceremonial washing of the priest's hands during Mass
Symbolism
  • The ewer and basin can symbolize the servant ministry of the church and the diaconate
  • The lavabo symbolizes the need for the priest to be purified before offering the sacred mysteries
Other names
  • The ewer and basin set is also known as a lavabo set
  • The shallow basin used for washing communion vessels is called a piscina


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154 Ewer And Basin Set - Gold Plated
Price: $495.00
Availability: In Stock
Item #: 52919 -

    154 Ewer And Basin Gold Plate Set Brass with Gold Plating. 10" Bowl Diameter x 1 1/2" Ht. 10" Ht. Ewer. Perfect size for washing of the feet ceremony. Made in Italy

    Ewer or Basin
    Price: $175.00-$255.00
    Availability: Varies by Selection
    Item #: KO218/219 -

      K218 P Basin. 1 7/8"H., 8" dia. Polished pewter.K219 P Ewer. 6 3/4"H., 20 oz. cap. Polished pewter.Basin and Ewer sold separately.

      154 Ewer And Basin
      Price: $165.00
      Availability: In Stock
      Item #: 52923 -

        154 Ewer And Basin Nickel plate, 9 7/8" Ht 10" Diameter- Made In ItalySold as set

        Pewter Pitcher 40 Oz, Satin Finish
        Price: $315.50
        Availability: In Stock
        Item #: 50920 -

          TALL PITCHER 3.675" DIA X 7.75" 40 OZ MADE IN THE USA

          Pewter 9" Bowl Satin Finish
          Price: $157.50
          Availability: In Stock
          Item #: 57644 -

            9 inch diameter pewter bowl Made in the USA

            K273 Crystal Bowl
            Price: $110.00
            Availability: In Stock
            Item #: KO-K273 -

              K273 Crystal Bowl. 4 H., 5 3/4 dia.

              Pewter 6" Plate Satin Finish
              Price: $48.50
              Availability: In Stock
              Item #: 50106 -

                Pewter 6" Plate Satin Finish 6 inch diameter Made in the USA

                9165 Crystal Lavabo Set
                Price: $435.00
                Availability: Backorder
                Item #: 57511 -

                  9165 Crystal Lavabo SetPitcher Height 4 1/2" 8oz.Bowl diameter 4 1/2" Height 2 1/4"

                  9166 Lavabo Set - Crystal
                  Price: $435.00
                  Availability: Backorder
                  Item #: 120269 -

                    9166 Lavabo Set Pitcher Ht. 4 1/2" 10oz.Bowl dia. 4 3/4" Ht. 2 1/4"

                    K142 Basin
                    Price: $235.00
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                    Item #: KO-K142 -

                      K142 Basin. 2 3/4"H. Decorative edge, 13" dia. Nickel plated finish.

                      K217-G Ewer
                      Price: $595.00
                      Availability: Backorder
                      Item #: KO-K217-G -

                        K217 G Ewer. 8"H., 22 oz. cap. Gold plated pewter.

                        K218-G Basin
                        Price: $325.00
                        Availability: Backorder
                        Item #: KO-K218-G -

                          K218 G Basin. 1 7/8"H., 8" dia. Gold plated pewter.

                          K275 Crystal Bowl
                          Price: $115.00
                          Availability: Backorder
                          Item #: 55275 -

                            K275 Crystal Bowl. 3 1/2"H., 6" dia.

                            K76 Ewer/Flagon
                            Price: $535.00-$575.00
                            Availability: Varies by Selection
                            Item #: KOK76 -

                              K76 Ewer. Bright finish pewter. 8 1/2"H., 4" base dia., 38 oz. cap. Flagon includes lid with a gold plated crossEwer is sold without lid.

                              K956 Crystal Bowl
                              Price: $135.00
                              Availability: Backorder
                              Item #: KO-K956 -

                                K956 Crystal Bowl. 3"H., 6" dia.

                                Pewter 9" Bowl Bright Finish
                                Price: $157.50
                                Availability: Backorder
                                Item #: 57628 -

                                  9 inch diameter pewter bowl Made in the USA

                                  Pewter Basin 10" diameter x 2.5" deep; Pewter ?Made In the USA
                                  Price: $161.50
                                  Availability: Backorder
                                  Item #: 50921 -

                                    10" diameter x 2.5" deep; Pewter Made In the USA

                                    Satin Finish 11" Pewter Plate
                                    Price: $213.50
                                    Availability: Backorder
                                    Item #: 57646 -

                                      11 inch diameter made in the USA

                                      Satin Pewter 6.5" Bowl
                                      Price: $80.50
                                      Availability: Backorder
                                      Item #: 57645 -

                                        6.5" diameter made in the USA