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The twisted handle, beaklike spout, and applied vertical ribs distinguish this partially glazed jug. The turning marks on the interior of the neck are remarkably fresh. The bottom is slightly convex, making the jug somewhat unstable.
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Title: Jug with twisted handle
Date: late 13th century
Geography: Made in Potter Toynton (?), Lincolnshire, England
Culture: British
Medium: Lead glazed earthenware
Dimensions: 10 11/16 × 8 1/8 × 7 3/8 in. (27.2 × 20.6 × 18.7 cm)
Classification: Ceramics-Pottery
Credit Line: The Cloisters Collection, 2014
Accession Number: 2014.582
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