£1775
Dated: 1300 to 1400 Devon England
The barrel-shaped earthenware costrel ( a vessel for carrying liquid) was made at the Donyatt Potteries located in Devon England, in the 14th century period. The costrel has handles with pierced lugs at the shoulders, allowing carrying by a strap from the waist. This rare survivor is in remarkably good condition with some professional restoration to the top of the neck and part of the handle.
Dimensions: 7 inches long
Current Condition: Professional restoration at the neck and handle
Provenance: Private English Collector. Exhibited "Fragments of the Gothic World" with Gary Atkins
Literature: Excavations at the Donyatt Potteries by R. Coleman Smith 1988 page 119 and A Medieval Manor House Rediscovered: Excavations at Longforth Farm by Simon Flaherty, Phil Andrews, and Matt Leivers.
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The barrel-shaped earthenware costrel ( a vessel for carrying liquid) was made at the Donyatt Potteries located in Devon England, in the 14th century period. The costrel has handles with pierced lugs at the shoulders, allowing carrying by a strap from the waist. This rare survivor is in remarkably good condition with some professional restoration to the top of the neck and part of the handle.
| Dimensions | 7 in |
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