Post-Medieval — 16th or 17th century
Bombard; black jack
Bombards, large leather jugs holding six to eight gallons, were made for households or communities that were rich enough and hospitable enough to use them. The vessel was so bloated that the name 'bombard' became almost synonymous with inflated swaggering, posturing, boasting and obesity, which is why Shakespeare's Falstaff is described as that 'swol'n parcel of dropsies that huge bombard of sack.'
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- A16275
- Object name:
- Bombard; black jack
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- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- 16th or 17th century
- Material:
leather
- Measurements/duration:
- H 525 mm, W 370 mm, DM 280 mm (base) (overall)
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- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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