Redware Cookpot Handle and Rim Sherd

One rim and partial handle sherd from a substantial redware cookpot. The handle top rises above the rim surface. The body is bright orange/red and very sandy textured. Both the interior and exterior are covered with a green/ginger colored lead glaze. The glaze is missing along the edge of the rim and the top part of the handle. The vessel is likely Dutch or American in origin. Possibly a "kookpotten" or "kookpot/grape" and manufactured locally.

• Object number

  179.19

• Date made

  17th Century

• Dimensions

  Rim Diameter 5.0 inches

• Decoration

  Lead Glazed

• Color

  Green/Ginger

• Animals/objects

  Cookpot

• Category

  Household

• Class

  Ceramic

• Functions

  Food Preparation/Storage

• Material

  Coarse Earthenware

• Context

  Lot 11, Test Cut H: Wood Stain at Bottom of Landfill (624.179)

• Forms

  Handle

  Body/Rim

• Ware types

  Redware