© Museu de la Noguera
Omeka ID 390
Pla d'Almatà
Andalusian culture

five-handle jug

MN-2351

Object type
jug
Production date
1050 / 1105
Fabric
Islamic glazed pottery
Museum
Museu de la Noguera
Culture
Andalusian culture
Discovery location
Pla d'Almatà
Materials
pottery
Township
Balaguer (Europa, Espanya, Catalunya, Lleida, Noguera)
Technique
wheel-thrown
Where is it?
Reserves
Dimensions
165 x 210 x 100 mm
Description
Jug fired in an oxidising atmosphere, with a reddish fabric and fine inclusions. It is globular, with an outer moulding on the crest and flat base. The rim has a flat inwards lip, with a groove inside. It has five oval cross-section handles from the rim to the belly, under the moulding. The inner surface is glazed in green or honey and trickles of glaze are visible on the outside.