Jug
14th century (made)
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Jug of reddish earthenware, with bulb-shaped body, short neck, lip and loop handle. A large portion of the glaze has been lost throught burial.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Earthenware with lead glaze |
| Brief description | Jug of red earthenware with the remains of a yellowish glaze. Found at Leicester. English, Midlands, 14th century. |
| Physical description | Jug of reddish earthenware, with bulb-shaped body, short neck, lip and loop handle. A large portion of the glaze has been lost throught burial. |
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| Object history | This jug was found at Leicester in 1890 while excavations were being made for a canal. Found at Leicester. |
| Historical context | Bought from Henry T. Wake, from Fritchley, near Derby. Cost £1, 18s, 6d. (Temporary entry pending creation of acquisition record.) |
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| Accession number | 155-1896 |
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| Record created | September 29, 1998 |
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