Accession No
1923.705
Description
Large, rounded jug of salt-glazed stoneware. Wide mouth with upright simple rim; small vertical strap handle attached below rim and at shoulder; short neck ringed at its base with a raised ridge; surface of neck decorated with three, evenly spaced bearded faces, applied and stamped in low relief; symmetrical, rounded body decorated with three evenly spaced medallions, emblazoned with a coat of arms enclosed by a floral border, applied and stamped in low relief; body tapers to a slight pedestal base; pedestal base ringed by three horizontal ridges above a rounded edge; slightly concave base. Large crack running from rim to base on one side.
Place
Europe; British Isles; England; London; Whitecross Street
Period
Post Medieval 17th century
Source
Ransom, William [collector]; Ransom, Francis [donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1923.705; 31
Cultural Affliation
Material
Ceramic; Pottery
Local Term
Measurements
200mm
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
Underside of base marked in black ink: '31'.
Event Date
Author: Zahni Blumenthal
Context (Display)
Rectangular handwritten display label reads: 'London Wall. Ransom coll.'
Event Date
Author: Zahni Blumenthal
Description (Physical description)
Globular jug of stone ware. Moulded strap handle, three ovals on body bearing coats of arms. Three human masks on neck. Grey beard type. Lambeth Ware
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Large, rounded jug of salt-glazed stoneware. Wide mouth with upright simple rim; small vertical strap handle attached below rim and at shoulder; short neck ringed at its base with a raised ridge; surface of neck decorated with three, evenly spaced bearded faces, applied and stamped in low relief; symmetrical, rounded body decorated with three evenly spaced medallions, emblazoned with a coat of arms enclosed by a floral border, applied and stamped in low relief; body tapers to a slight pedestal base; pedestal base ringed by three horizontal ridges above a rounded edge; slightly concave base. Large crack running from rim to base on one side.
Event Date 31/1/2024
Author: Zahni Blumenthal
FM:45034
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