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LOT 1340

Medieval Handled Jug

14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.

7 1/2 in. (936 grams, 19 cm high).

A coarse ceramic jug with squat body, broad shoulder, tall mouth pinched to form a pouring lip, thick strap handle to the rear, two shallow circumferential incised bands. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired 1971-1972.
From the collection of the vendor's father.
Property of a London, UK, collector.

Literature

Cf. Saunders, P. (ed.), Salisbury & South Wiltshire Museum Medieval Catalogue: part 3, Salisbury, 2001, item 118, for type.

CONDITION

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LOT 1340

Medieval Handled Jug

Sold for (Inc. bp): £59

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