Combed North Midlands/Staffordshire-Type Slipware Handled Cup

Three base and body sherds from a North Midlands/Staffordshire-Type slipware handled cup. The exterior has combed dark brown slip lines through a colorless or yellow glaze. The vessel is glazed on both the interior and exterior. The base is tooled and has a slight pedestal. The bottom of the base is unglazed. Most of the handle is missing and only the bottom handle terminal remains. The vessel consists of three sherds that mend but are not mended/glued.

• Object number

  442.52, 442.56, 429.7

• Date made

  1670 - 1795

• Dimensions

  Base Diameter 2.75 inches

• Decoration

  Slip Decorated

• Color

  Brown

• Animals/objects

  Cup

• Patterns

  Combed Slip

• Category

  Household

• Class

  Ceramic

• Material

  Coarse Earthenware

• Context

  Lot 14 North, Midden Level 1 (624.442)

• Forms

  Base/Body/Handle

• Ware types

  North Midlands/Staffordshire-Type Slipware