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found at Bothwell Castle, Lanarkshire

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000-100-045-863-C
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Jug

This pink ware jug with glossy brown glaze was found at Bothwell Castle, in Lanarkshire. It dates from the 15th or 16th century and has been restored. It has three applied leaf-shaped finger-impressed tabs on shoulder.

Restored jug with rounded rim, pink ware, glossy brown glaze, three applied leaf-shaped finger-impressed tabs on shoulder, 15th - 16th century, from Bothwell Castle, Lanarkshire, 1937 - 1938

Situated on the Clyde, Bothwell Castle was probably built in the second half of the 13th century and was an important fortress during the Wars of Independence. It has been called 'probably the greatest ruin of its kind in Scotland'.


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Online ID: 000-100-045-863-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MEC 145 A
Date: 1400 - 1600
15th or 16th century
Material: Pottery, pink ware; glossy brown glaze
Dimensions: 279 mm H; 76 mm D (rim); 137 mm D (base)
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