Tudor green
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Tudor Green is a form of Coarse Border Ware which was manufactured in Surrey and Hampshire from the end of the 14th century until around 1700. It has a distinctive rather thick green or yellow glaze over a light coloured body. Glazed internally all over and externally on the rim only. Glaze style possibly due to the firing being done in the inverted position in the kiln. Fabric is fine grained, with smooth surfaces and with no decoration.
This example dates to the 15th or 16th centuries, and has lost its glaze due to abrasion (note the rounded edges).
Common in urban areas, but rare in the countryside, fairly high status tableware. Mainly cups, drinking bowls and small jugs.
Examples of Tudor Green Ware have been found in the Inns of Court, London. However sites all around the country have produced examples, including at Westbury College, Bristol; near Castle Donington, Leicestershire; Sandal Castle, W Yorkshire. Widely distributed medieval pottery.
Material: ceramic
Period: Medieval
Find spot: Hampstead Road, Brislington, Bristol. ST 612710
Exhibit contributed by Ken Taylor
Text written by Dawn Witherspoon, in 2011
Photographer: Ken Taylor
Acquisition number: 111105a2