Accession No
1923.71
Description
A yellow glazed Costrel with purple mottling. A narrow diameter rim with a wide rib just below; narrow neck tapers to a wide rounded body with four narrow strap handles diagonally attached at the neck and the lower body; two flattened surfaces on opposite sides of the handles form a globular shape; body tapers to a flat round base. The glaze stops just before the base revealing a beige/grey fabric. Some small chips to the surface glaze.
Place
Europe; British Isles; England
Period
Post Medieval 17th/18th century
Source
Clarke, Louis Colville Gray [donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1923.71
Cultural Affliation
Material
Ceramic; Pottery
Local Term
Measurements
250mm
Events
Context (Production / use)
According to the historic label inside the costrel, this vessel was from France.
Event Date
Author: Aedan Jones
Context (Related Documents)
Handwritten display label reads 'French Costrel XVII Century, Clarke Gift'
Event Date
Author: Aedan Jones
Description (Physical description)
Pottery costrel (Pilgrim's jug)- yellowish glaze with mottlings of purple
Event Date
Author: maa
Context (Amendments / updates)
Display label found inside the vessel dates it to the 17th Century whereas the existing record said 18th century, the period section was updated to reflect both of these possibilities.
Event Date 17/10/2023
Author: Aedan Jones
Description (Physical description)
A yellow glazed Costrel with purple mottling. A narrow diameter rim with a wide rib just below; narrow neck tapers to a wide rounded body with four narrow strap handles diagonally attached at the neck and the lower body; two flattened surfaces on opposite sides of the handles form a globular shape; body tapers to a flat round base. The glaze stops just before the base revealing a beige/grey fabric. Some small chips to the surface glaze.
Event Date 17/10/2023
Author: Aedan Jones
FM:45287
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