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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