Context (Production / use)
According to the historic label inside the costrel, this vessel was from France.
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Author: Aedan Jones

Context (Related Documents)
Handwritten display label reads 'French Costrel XVII Century, Clarke Gift'
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Author: Aedan Jones

Description (Physical description)
Pottery costrel (Pilgrim's jug)- yellowish glaze with mottlings of purple
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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