Fabric 64.1 - Worcester-type sandy glazed ware
Form number
64.1/06
Manufacture
Wheel-thrown
Type
Pipkin
Type reference
MPRG 4.03
Rim description
Flanged or everted thickened
Spout description
Pinched
Handle description
Hooked rod
Base description
Sagging
Glaze color
Green
Decoration type
Occasional roller stamping
Decoration description
The most common type of pipkin is that with a flanged rim and roller stamped decoration on the body. Vessels of this type are very similar in appearance to bridge-spouted jugs (64.01/4.02) and may be produced by the same potters.
Function
Most pipkins are sooted on the outside and would have been used over and open fire to heat small quantities of food or liquids.
General distribution
These vessels made up about 7% of all the vessels in fabric 64.01 at Deansway, Worcester.
Medieval (Earlier 13th to later 14th century)
Pipkins with roller stamped decoration were found in deposits in Worcester cathedral with a TPQ of about 1250 (Chris Guy pers com).
Pipkins with roller stamped decoration were found in deposits in Worcester cathedral with a TPQ of about 1250 (Chris Guy pers com).
Notes
The relative positions of the spouts and handle may indicate whether the vessel was intended for a right- or left-handed person.