Jug

Unknown

1400–1600 · Glazed earthenware · Medieval Art

This vessel was decorated with bands incised by a stylus on the wet clay while the jug was still spinning on the potter's wheel. It was then fired and given a bright green glaze. It was made for both pouring and drinking.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1400–1600

Medium

Glazed earthenware

Culture

British

Department

Medieval Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1952