Tin-Glazed Earthenware Chamber Pot

One large, mended tin glazed chamber pot comprised of base, body, and rim sherds with a handle. The vessel is plain with an everted, curled rim and an intact, strongly curved handle. The paste is dark buff bodied in color and there is a white/light blue tin glaze coating the interior and exterior surfaces. A small amount of tin glaze also is visible on the exterior surface of the base. There is some discoloration on the glaze and paste, which may be from burning or a privy. The rim diameter of this chamber pot is 8 inches and the height is 6 inches.

• Object number

  256, 256.8, 261, 261.16, 279, 279.2, 279.4, 279.7, 279.8, 279.9, 279.15, 279.25, 293.31

• Date made

  1600 - 1800

• Dimensions

  Rim Diameter 8 inches

  Height 6 inches

• Animals/objects

  Chamber Pot

  Hollowware

• Category

  Household

• Class

  Ceramic

• Functions

  Sanitary

• Material

  Refined Earthenware

• Context

  Lot 28, Privy Deposit: Level 3 (624.293)

• Forms

  Base/Body/Rim

  Handle

• Ware types

  Tin Glazed (Delft)

• Techniques

  Wheel turned

  Burned