Fragment
1250 - 1300 (made)
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This is a fragment from the upper part of a lead-glazed earthenware jug. It has an ovoid body, loop handle, cylindrical neck flaring out towards rim and pouring spout. It is thrown on the wheel and has a pulled handle with an applied spout. The design on the jug comprises vertical ribs on the body; diamond pattern with impressed circlets on neck; the exterior is green-glazed. The impressed circlets were produced with a tool.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Earthenware and green lead glaze. |
| Brief description | Upper part of a jug of buff earthenware with relief decoration and covered with a green glaze. English, probably Kingston, about 1250-1300. |
| Physical description | This is a fragment from the upper part of a lead-glazed earthenware jug. It has an ovoid body, loop handle, cylindrical neck flaring out towards rim and pouring spout. It is thrown on the wheel and has a pulled handle with an applied spout. The design on the jug comprises vertical ribs on the body; diamond pattern with impressed circlets on neck; the exterior is green-glazed. The impressed circlets were produced with a tool. |
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| Gallery label | Jug, fragmentary
Made in Kingston, Surrey, England, late 13th century
White earthenware with lead glaze
C.28-1988
Excavated in Gracechurch Street, London.(23/05/2008) |
| Credit line | Gift from the London Residuary Body |
| Object history | Excavated in Gracechurch Street, London, with rest of group C.27-30-1988. |
| Historical context | Received on loan from London County Council-2nd May 1917 (Rot.2). Transferred from London residuary Body 1988, County Hall, London SE1 7PB 86/2226 Temporary entry pending creation of acquisition record. |
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| Accession number | C.28-1988 |
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| Record created | September 30, 1998 |
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