toy jug

MACB 127-118

Object type bucket

Fabric common glazing

Culture/period Medieval and modern

Materials pottery

Technique wheel-thrown

Mint

Production date 1450 / 1650

Museum Museu Arqueològic Comarcal de Banyoles

Current location

Archaeological site Pou del pati de la Pia Almoina

Township Banyoles

Dimensions 124 x 82 mm

Description

Miniature jug in common glazed ceramic, found at the bottom of the well in the Patio de la Pia Almoina along with other vessels used by pull up water. Its shape is identical to that of standard jug, that is, with an ovoid body, mouth preceded by a short neck, vertical upper handle called a bridge or basket and side spout. The small size of the jug and its small capacity suggest that this is a toy, probably used by children to entertain themselves while the adults drew water from the well.

Omeka ID 3587