Objects
Wassail Cup, Cup
Alcohol
Consumption
Company and drinking groups: mixed
Inferred
[Taken from catalogue entry]
Wassail bowl of red earthenware with dark brown glaze. Circular, wasted, with eleven handles, between which are incised the letters and numerals 1.5.5.D.E.ye.14.1.6.8.2, at the top and bottom are borders of a small starry flower-shaped motive repeatedly impressed.
[Later notes suggest is incised 'ISS', not [1.5.5]
Production
Dates of Production: exact 14 December 1682
Wiltshire, England
Consumer
I S S
[Not specified]
Materials
Earthenware- black
Museological Details
Wassail bowl
V&A museum
C.465-1920
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