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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