Glass plate negative of Exeter puzzle jug figures
This is one of a series of photographs that show the Exeter puzzle jug during its conservation by the British Museum in the 1930s. The image shows two figures who are now situated inside the jug and are not easily visible. The Exeter puzzle jug is one of the most extraordinary pieces of medieval ceramics to have been discovered in northern Europe. The design shows two bishops at the top, young ladies and musicians. The scene points fun at the morals of the medieval clergy. It was discovered in pieces during building works in 1899 at the junction of Bear Street and South Street in Exeter.
Object Summary
- Accession Loan No.
- 63/1933/6
- Category
- Antiquities
- Collection Class
- Exeter archaeology
- Collection Area Region
- Northern Europe
- Material
- glassink
- Common Name
- glass plate negative of Exeter puzzle jug figures
- Simple Name
- negative
- Period Classification
- Victorian (1837-1901); Edwardian (1901-1914)
