Jug
1666 (dated)
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Globular body, a short cylindrical neck and a grooved loop handle. Round the body is an inscription in white slip. The neck and handle are ornamented with stripes also in slip. There is a hole for a tap.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Earthenware with applied slip decoration and lead glaze |
| Brief description | Beer jug of red earthenware with applied decoration and inscription in white slip. The whole is covered with a yellowish glaze. English, dated 1666. |
| Physical description | Globular body, a short cylindrical neck and a grooved loop handle. Round the body is an inscription in white slip. The neck and handle are ornamented with stripes also in slip. There is a hole for a tap. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | As you set be the fier s(t)ove (you)r selfe for to warme this full of good licker will doe you much (ha)rme bee mery and wies the gift is small good will is all 1666 when this you see remember me (Round the body in white slip) |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 575-1898 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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