Looted 14th-Century English Jug May Soon Head to Ghana

A 14th-century English-made ewer may soon head to Ghana on long-term loan from the British Museum, according to the Art Newspaper. Known as the Asante Ewer, the lidded bronze jug is a rare example of medieval English bronze casting. At some point in its history, the object found its way to Kumasi, capital of the Ashanti (Asante) Kingdom, now Ghana.It is not known when, why, or by whom the vessel was transported to Africa from England, although it is thought to have been presented to an Ashanti k