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Jugs with central frieze
Whilstthcse jugs are widely illustrated in Von Bock (1971), only two examples were found on the site.
BAT 546-2988-2906
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Lower hody has simpIe, stamped rceding and a crudely-executed, rouleued zig-zag below the frieze. The fragments of the panel show caryatids, the nwnber '16' part of the date, but unfonunately the main subjectoflhefriezeis missing. Traces indicate that the subject may be Coats of Arms. There are cordons on either side of the frieze. The upper body has a crude, stamped decoration.
B A T 2533-20015
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Mid-body fragment showing a variation to the normal frieze. In this case, the frieze is a narrow, impressed decoration consisting of alternat- ing hearts and circles highlighted in cobalt-blue. The lower body consists of vertical panels alternating: cobalt-blue background with impressed floral decoration; beading; plain narrow panels; reedlng; and possibly other forms. There are no pronounced cordons between the lower body and mid-frieze, and it may be that this should be considered as a type of biconical jug.
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