Accession No

1923.1172 A


Description

Unglazed globular flask of red ware. Long, narrow neck, tapering towards rim; rounded body, almost spherical in shape; small, oval-shaped flattened area on one side of body while slightly domed on the other side. Rim is broken off and missing.


Place

?Europe


Period

Medieval ?15th century


Source

Ransom, William [collector]; Ransom, Francis [donor]


Department

Arch


Reference Numbers

1923.1172 A


Cultural Affliation


Material

Ceramic; Pottery


Local Term


Measurements

230mm


Events

Context (Analysis)
Date and provenance alike uncertain XVth Century cf. British Museum.
Event Date
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Description for 1923.1172.A-B: 'Two globular vessels of unglazed pottery without bases, and with narrow necks; resembling gourds.'

Event Date
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Accession Register for 1923.1172 A-B: 'Two globular vessels of unglazed pottery.'
Event Date 1923
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)


Description (Physical description)
Description for 1923.1172.A-B: 'Base is completed but rounded.'
Event Date 2/10/2001
Author: Jodi Zhang


Description (Physical description)
Unglazed globular flask of red ware. Long, narrow neck, tapering towards rim; rounded body, almost spherical in shape; small, oval-shaped flattened area on one side of body while slightly domed on the other side. Rim is broken off and missing.
Event Date 24/1/2024
Author: Jodi Zhang


FM:49901

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