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Medieval pottery baluster jug
Green glazed jug marked below the spout with a cross-crosslet, applied before firing, probably meant to represent the badge of the Dominican Order. The handle has been restored.
Vale Ware jug, 1280-1400. An inscribed cross indicates that it was made for the Dominicans (Blackfriars). It is from Blackfriars, Bute Park, Cardiff.
SC3.4
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
64.51/2
Find Information
Site Name: Cardiff, South Wales
Notes: Probably Blackfriars
Acquisition
donation, 20/2/1964
Measurements
height / mm:303
external diameter / mm:102 (rim)
diameter / mm
external diameter / mm:127.7 (base)
diameter / mm
weight / g:924.3
Material
Pottery
Location
St Fagans Gweithdy gallery : Roman and Medieval Pottery
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