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Medieval pottery jug
Two thumbed base sherds in a sandy orange-light brown fabric with thick grey core. The outer surface has a thick lead green glaze, one sherd shows signs that the glaze has run all the way to the bottom of the inside.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
64.51/103
Find Information
Site Name: Cardiff, South Wales
Notes: This represents a collection of old finds presented to NMGW by the Marquess of Bute in 1964. They purport to come from Cardiff Castle and the religious houses of Blackfriars and Greyfriars.
Acquisition
Donation, 20/2/1964
Measurements
weight / g:84.3
Material
quartz tempered
Vale ware
Techniques
green glazed
lead glazed
glazed
Ceramic Surface Finish
thumb impressed
impressed decoration
Ceramic Surface Finish
Location
In store
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