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
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- Artist/Maker:
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- 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)
- Part of:
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- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 80%
- Part of this object:
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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