Jug with twisted handle

Unknown

late 13th century · Lead glazed earthenware · The Cloisters

The twisted handle, beaklike spout, and applied vertical ribs distinguish this partially glazed jug. The turning marks on the interior of the neck are remarkably fresh. The bottom is slightly convex, making the jug somewhat unstable.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 13th century

Medium

Lead glazed earthenware

Culture

British

Department

The Cloisters

Credit line

The Cloisters Collection, 2014