Accession No
1923.683
Description
Slender jug of buff brown ware with mottled green and yellow glaze. Wide mouth with simple rim featuring flattened top and pinched spout; cylindrical neck tapering towards body; single vertical strap handle attached below rim and at shoulder; rounded upper body features two bands formed from two parallel incised lines; lower two-thirds of body tapers towards flat base; underside of base features wire marks. Mottled green and yellow glaze present on upper half of exterior surface. Glazed surface marred in places, possible due to firing error or kiln furniture.
Place
Europe; British Isles; England; London; Cornhill
Period
Medieval 16th century
Source
Ransom, William [collector]; Ransom, Francis [donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1923.683
Cultural Affliation
Material
Ceramic; Pottery
Local Term
Measurements
213mm
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
Rectangular handwritten label with squared tips adhered to underside of base reads: 'Lent by the museum of Archaeology and Ethnology 1931.'
Event Date
Author: Zahni Blumenthal
Context (Display)
Rectangular handwritten display label reads: 'Green-glazed jug. Cornhill, London 16th cent.'
Event Date
Author: Zahni Blumenthal
Description (Physical description)
Slender jug, handled, with tapering neck. Spouted. Yellow ware with mottled green glaze.
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Slender jug of buff brown ware with mottled green and yellow glaze. Wide mouth with simple rim featuring flattened top and pinched spout; cylindrical neck tapering towards body; single vertical strap handle attached below rim and at shoulder; rounded upper body features two bands formed from two parallel incised lines; lower two-thirds of body tapers towards flat base; underside of base features wire marks. Mottled green and yellow glaze present on upper half of exterior surface. Glazed surface marred in places, possible due to firing error or kiln furniture.
Event Date 3/1/2024
Author: Zahni Blumenthal
FM:45019
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