Westerwald drinking jug

This drinking jug was made in Westerwald, Germany and is one of the most complete examples found from Exeter. It was discovered in several pieces in a large rubbish pit dating from around 1660.

Object Summary

Accession Loan No.
300/1988/2121
Category
Antiquities
Collection Class
Exeter archaeology
Collection Area Region
Northern Europe
Collector Excavator
Exeter Museums Archaeological Field Unit
Material
pottery | Westerwald | | |
Common Name
Westerwald drinking jug
Simple Name
jug
Period Classification
Post Medieval (1500-1750)
Production Town

Production Person Initials

Production Person Surname

Production Year Low
1600
Production Year High
1620

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Westerwald drinking jug