Puzzle Mug
ca. 1700-1750 (made)
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High-fired red earthenware puzzle cup covered with a dark olive-brown glaze. In the shape of a small bowl on a pedestal, with a concave lip pierced with a frieze of s-shaped incisions separated by small holes. The lip thickens at the rim, which is a hollow ring pierced in two places and connected with a large hollow loop handle rejoining the ring at the base of the hollow foot. The shiny yellow-brown glaze has been carelessly applied, leaving some parts bare.
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Materials and techniques | Earthenware with a dark brownish lead glaze |
Brief description | Puzzle mug of red earthenware covered with a dark glaze. English, probably made in Nottingham, ca. 1700-1750 |
Physical description | High-fired red earthenware puzzle cup covered with a dark olive-brown glaze. In the shape of a small bowl on a pedestal, with a concave lip pierced with a frieze of s-shaped incisions separated by small holes. The lip thickens at the rim, which is a hollow ring pierced in two places and connected with a large hollow loop handle rejoining the ring at the base of the hollow foot. The shiny yellow-brown glaze has been carelessly applied, leaving some parts bare. |
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Credit line | Given by Mr Alfred Meigh |
Object history | When acquired, was thought to be stoneware. Bought by the donor in Nottingham. |
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Accession number | C.7-1936 |
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Record created | March 31, 2008 |
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