Water Pot
mid 15th century to late 15th century (made)
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Whiteware, fine. Exploded in the kiln and reconstructed with metal pegs. White earthenware with brushed slip decoration and lead glaze. Sylised foliage decoration in red slip on body, small amount of yellow glaze. Wide, flat strap handle. Flat base with three sets of three thumb finger marks, possibly in imitation of tripod pitchers.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | White earthenware with brushed slip decoration and lead glaze |
| Brief description | Water pot, white earthenware with slip decoration and lead glaze, made in Cheam, Surrey, mid to late 15th century |
| Physical description | Whiteware, fine. Exploded in the kiln and reconstructed with metal pegs. White earthenware with brushed slip decoration and lead glaze. Sylised foliage decoration in red slip on body, small amount of yellow glaze. Wide, flat strap handle. Flat base with three sets of three thumb finger marks, possibly in imitation of tripod pitchers. |
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| Gallery label | Water pot
Made in Cheam, Surrey, England, mid-late 15th century
White earthenware with brushed slip decoration and lead glaze
C.405-1923 Given by Onyx Property Investment Company
Found on a kiln-site at Cheam, Surrey.(23/05/2008) |
| Credit line | Given by Onyx Property Investment Company |
| Object history | Found on a kiln-site at Cheam, Surrey. |
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| Accession number | C.405-1923 |
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| Record created | March 31, 2008 |
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