About this object
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ID:
98.2/159
Production date:
Medieval; mid 13th - early 14th century
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Location:
In Store
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The form and decoration of this miniature pewter jug seems to be inspired by, or modelled on, full-scale ceramic vessels used in London from about 1250 to 1350. Ceramic jugs of this kind were imported from northern France, but were also made locally (see 'London-type ware' in the Museum's Ceramic and Glass online catalogue). The presence of a large number of miniature jugs, ewers and pitchers and other metal toys from London, shows that there was a thriving mass market in children's playthings in the medieval period. It is thought that these miniature vessels were probably girls' toys. < ...Read more
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Measurements
H 39 mm; W (rim) 19 mm; L (rim)14 mm; W (base) 19 mm; L (base) 16 mm
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Materials
lead alloy
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Last Updated
2024-03-14
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