Refined Earthenware Tankard Base and Body Sherd

One refined earthenware tankard base and body sherd. The exterior surface has a molded line above the base. There is some discoloration on the glaze and paste, which may be from burning or a privy. It is difficult to determine whether the tankard is pearlware or creamware du to the stained paste. The diameter is approximately 3 1/2 inches.

• Object number

  249.23

• Date made

  1775 - 1830

• Dimensions

  Diameter 3.5 inches

• Decoration

  Molded lines

• Animals/objects

  Tankard

• Category

  Household

• Class

  Ceramic

• Functions

  Tableware

• Material

  Refined Earthenware

• Context

  Lot 28, Deposit Under Floor #3 (624.249)

• Forms

  Base/Body

• Ware types

  Pearlware

• Techniques

  Press Molded

  Burned