Saxon & Medieval — Saxo-Norman-Early Medieval; mid 11th century-12th century

Costrel

This jug is called a 'costrel'. It was made for a traveller to carry liquid in during a journey. Pottery like this came to medieval London through trading links with the Andenne region of Belgium and the Rhineland.

Category:
Saxon & Medieval
Object ID:
85.59/36
Object name:
costrel
Object type:

costrel

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Related places:

Andenne, Belgium

Production date:
Saxo-Norman-Early Medieval; mid 11th century-12th century
Material:
ceramic, earthenware
Measurements/duration:
H 160 mm, W 140 mm, D 85 mm (overall)
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Record quality:
80%
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Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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Saxon & Medieval Early Medieval Medieval Immigration & Identity City of London