Post-Medieval — C.1551-1585; 16th century
Hanseatic League drinking jug
Stonewares are characterized by a fully fused fabric, with no visible inclusions. The clay is fired to a very high temperature of around 1200 to 1300 decgrees celsius, which renders the fabric impervious to water. Applied relief decoration was introduced in the 16th century. Siegburg stonewares were either unglazed, salt-glazed or ash-glazed. The ash-glazed products typicially have a yellow or reddish-yellow, orangy appearance. Ash was either applied directly to the surface of the pot or occurred naturally from the wood ash generated during firing. Often the glazes are patchy and uneven.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- 6600
- Object name:
- Hanseatic League drinking jug
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- —
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- Production date:
- c.1551-1585; 16th century
- Material:
ceramic, stoneware
- Measurements/duration:
- H 90 mm, D (base) 52 mm (overall)
- Part of:
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- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 40%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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