Earthenware jug

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This earthenware jug was found in the River Forth near Gargunnock in Stirlingshire. It is of a type made at Throsk, on the Forth, in Stirlingshire. It dates from between 1630 and 1700.

The exterior of the jug is lead glazed.

By the early 17th century several families were involved in producing pottery, tiles and bricks in the Throsk area. They took advantage of local supplies of carse clay, and peat and coal for fuel.

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• Online ID: 000-100-103-042-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.1995.102
• Date: 1630 - 1700
  Between 1630 and 1700
  
• Material: Earthenware and lead glaze
  Jug
  
• Dimensions: 300 mm H x 230 mm W x 90 mm (rim)
  
• What: Jug
  
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• Where: Scotland, Stirlingshire, Gargunnock (River Forth near Gargunnock)
  Scotland, Stirlingshire, Throsk
  
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• Description: Throsk type earthenware jug with a lead glazed exterior, found in the River Forth near Gargunnock, 1630 - 1700
  
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