Accession No

1900.471


Description

Black glazed Thistle Tyg (necked cup) with two opposed strap handles. Wide mouth with upright rim sits atop a deep tapered neck; two small opposed strap handles attach at neck and body; rounded body; slightly frilled base. Dark brownish black glaze with vertical streaking applied to interior and exterior of vessel. Wire marks on underside of base; chipping on base. Part of rim reconstructed with plaster infill.


Place

Europe; British Isles; England; Cambridgeshire; Cambridge


Period

Post Medieval


Source

Freeman, Samuel J. [collector]


Department

Arch


Reference Numbers

1900.471; MAA: AR 1901.187; 11


Cultural Affliation


Material

Ceramic; Pottery


Local Term


Measurements

120mm Weight 0.236kg


Events

Description (Physical description)
Double handled cup in Black Glazed ware.
Event Date
Author: maa


Description (Labels & Markings)
Small square label adhered to vessel interior reads: '11'.
Event Date
Author: Zahni Blumenthal


Context (Related Documents)
Small hand-written label once adhered to vessel and now detached reads: 'Cambridge (Freeman Coll:) Camb:Ant:Soc:'.
Event Date
Author: Zahni Blumenthal


Context (References)
Annual Report 1901.187 Appendix III
Event Date 1901
Author: Zahni Blumenthal


Context (Related Documents)
The catalogue card reads: 'Duplicate card 1976'.
Event Date 1976
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Part of the rim has been reconstructed using infill. Part of the base is broken off and missing.
Event Date 5/9/2001
Author: Zahni Blumenthal


Description (Physical description)
Black glazed Thistle Tyg (necked cup) with two opposed strap handles. Wide mouth with upright rim sits atop a deep tapered neck; two small opposed strap handles attach at neck and body; rounded body; slightly frilled base. Dark brownish black glaze with vertical streaking applied to interior and exterior of vessel. Wire marks on underside of base; chipping on base. Part of rim reconstructed with plaster infill.
Event Date 16/10/2023
Author: Zahni Blumenthal


FM:19541

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