North Devon ware jar

This jar was made in one of the potteries in North Devon, and was probably used for storing food or provisions. It was found in a rubbish pit in Exeter dating from around 1600.

Object Summary

Accession Loan No.
300/1988/1995
Category
Antiquities
Collection Class
Exeter archaeology
Collection Area Region
Northern Europe
Collector Excavator
Exeter Museums Archaeological Field Unit
Material
potteryNorth Devon gravel-free ware
Common Name
North Devon ware jar
Simple Name
jar
Period Classification
Post Medieval (1500-1750)
Production Year Low
1590
Production Year High
1610

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North Devon gravel-free ware jar