Accession No
1923.703
Description
Brown salt glazed stoneware jug. Simple rim and a single strap handle with a pewter hinge attachment for a lid. Narrow neck decorated in relief with three faces in medallions surrounded by ornate scrolls and floral motifs. The centre face appears to be a 'green man' with a male and a female either side. Squat, round body tapering to a ribbed pedestal base with a flat bottom. Lid is detached and missing.
Place
Europe; British Isles; England
Period
Post Medieval
Source
Ransom, William [collector]; Ransom, Francis [donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1923.703
Cultural Affliation
Material
Ceramic; Pottery; ?Pewter
Local Term
Measurements
130mm x 170mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Ale jug of stone ware, brown glaze, strap handle, long neck with scroll-work decorations and masks; pewter hinge for lid
Event Date
Author: maa
Context (Display)
Hand written display label reads 'Jug with remains of hinged metal lid Ransom Coll. 23.703'
Event Date 21/2/2024
Author: Aedan Jones
Description (Physical description)
Brown salt glazed stoneware jug. Simple rim and a single strap handle with a pewter hinge attachment for a lid. Narrow neck decorated in relief with three faces in medallions surrounded by ornate scrolls and floral motifs. The centre face appears to be a 'green man' with a male and a female either side. Squat, round body tapering to a ribbed pedestal base with a flat bottom. Lid is detached and missing.
Event Date 21/2/2024
Author: Aedan Jones
FM:49731
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