Redware Cookpot Handle and Rim Sherd

One handle and rim sherd from a large redware cookpot. The thick handle is pinched and is attached level with the rim. There is a colorless lead glaze covering both the vessel's interior and exterior surfaces. There is a fragment of mortar adhered to the handle and much of the sherd is heavily worn. The vessel is likely Dutch or American in origin. Possibly a "kookpotten" or "kookpot/grape" and manufactured locally.

• Object number

  47.65

• Date made

  17th Century

• Decoration

  Lead Glazed

• Animals/objects

  Cookpot

• Category

  Household

• Class

  Ceramic

• Functions

  Food Preparation/Storage

• Material

  Coarse Earthenware

• Forms

  Handle

  Body/Rim

• Ware types

  Redware