2009-10-20 12:00:26 Kate Orr korr 2011-02-24 13:49:49 Daniel Pett dpett ESS-D97656 VESSEL Post Medieval vessel. Rim and neck fragment of stoneware vessel, probably a jug, with part of a stylised face on it. This sherd dates from the post-medieval period (1600-1750) and comes from a style of stoneware vessels known as Bellamine Jugs. The outer surface has an iron-rich brown surface which has been salt-glazed, which produces the mottled brown effect. The interior is a reddish pink colour. The fabric is hard fired and light grey in colour. The exterior bears a face of a bearded man which has been applied. The sherd is 55mm high, 49.37mm wide and the neck wall measures 6.37mm in thickness. It weighs 28.8 grams. This style of jug was originally used to import alcohol / spirits from the continent (Germany and the low countries) and is named after Cardinal Bellarmine (1542-1621). However, the style of jug was copied and used throughout the post medieval period. The bearded man is thought to represent a 'Wild Man' found in popular European myths of the period. Post Medieval vessel. Rim and neck fragment of stoneware vessel, probably a jug, with part of a stylised face on it. This sherd dates from the post-medieval period (1600-1750) and comes from a style of stoneware vessels known as Bellamine Jugs. The outer surface has an iron-rich brown surface whi... Stoneware Wheel made POST MEDIEVAL POST MEDIEVAL 1600 1750 49.37 55 6.37 Fragment 2009-10-20 12:00:26 ESSEX BASILDON BILLERICAY POINT( ) TQ69NE TQ5619 29.06.2003 Metal detector 1 ESS Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2009 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable.