Fabric 81.2 - Westerwald stoneware
Form number
81.2/01
Type
Tankard
Rim description
vertical rim
Handle description
Strap
Base description
Flat
Glaze extent: internal
Total
Glaze extent: external
Total
Decoration type
Cordons around upper and lower body. Incised decoration painted in cobalt blue.
Decoration description
Foliage designs painted in cobalt blue are the most common decoration type seen on vessels of this form found in Worcester. Two examples from City Arcade, High Street, Worcester (Griffin 2004, 84) also had small oval medallions moulded with the 'GR' cipher of George I (1714-27) or II (1727-60).
Function
Drinking vessel.
General distribution
This is the most common Westerwald form found Worcestershire but is still only found in small quantity and appears confined to urban sites, primarily those excavated in Worcester.
Post Medieval (Early - mid 18th century)