Accession No

1923.693


Description

Large tin-glazed drug jar of Delft Ware. Externally bevelled, upright rim; constricted neck; cylindrical body with vertical body walls; pedestal concave base. White glaze on internal and external surfaces. External surface decorated with linear pattern in blue, brown, and purple.


Place

Europe; British Isles; England; London; London Wall


Period

Post Medieval 17th century 18th century


Source

Ransom, William [collector]; Ransom, Francis [donor]


Department

Arch


Reference Numbers

1923.693


Cultural Affliation


Material

Ceramic; Pottery


Local Term


Measurements

145mm


Events

Description (Labels & Markings)
Marked in black ink: 'LONDON WALL.'
Event Date
Author: Danlei Zhou


Context (Related Documents)
Handwritten label in black ink found with object reads: 'Tin-glazed drug jar, 17th century, London Wall.'
Event Date
Author: Danlei Zhou


Description (Physical description)
Strangely circular jar with expanding foot and rim. Delft Ware/buff ware. White ground with conventional pattern in blue, browny purple. Probably a drug pot
Event Date
Author: maa


Context (Display)
Exhibited: Archaeology Gallery, case 53, Clarke Gallery, 1984-2010.
Event Date 1984
Author: Danlei Zhou


Description (Physical description)
Large tin-glazed drug jar of Delft Ware. Externally bevelled, upright rim; constricted neck; cylindrical body with vertical body walls; pedestal concave base. White glaze on internal and external surfaces. External surface decorated with linear pattern in blue, brown, and purple.
Event Date 23/1/2024
Author: Danlei Zhou


FM:45028

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