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Production: Unknown
Buff earthenware partially covered with yellow lead glaze. The mug is cylindrical with a slightly spreading base and mouth, the lower part ribbed, grooved loop handle with thumb-impression at the lower end.
History note: Found in the River Taw below Barnstaple. Theodore Charbonnier Collection, Lynton; purchased in 1912 by Dr J.W.L. Glaisher, FRS, Trinity College, Cambridge
Dr J. W. L. Glaisher Bequest
Height: 21.0 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1928-12-07) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr
16th Century
17th Century#
Circa
1500
CE
-
1700
CE
Wasters of similar ware have been found on the side of the North Walk Pottery, Barnstaple
Lead-glazing : Buff earthenware partially covered with yellow lead glaze
Accession number: GL.C.70-1928
Primary reference Number: 77099
Old object number: 60
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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