Historical drinking bowl (greenware)

Product description

This bowl is completely handmade from orchery clay and glazed in the historical way with a green colour. It was heated in the oven to a temperature of 1.200°C. It is suitable for the dishwasher and can be used for hot liquids as well. Its height is approx. 7 cm with a diameter of approx. 10 cm.

Greenware is pottery with a green glazed layer on the complete surface or parts of it. This type of pottery was already used around the 13th century, mainly on the British Isles. In the 14th century, 10 to 20% of all the pottery used in London consisted of greenware. On the mainland of Europe, greenware's popularity increased from the 15th century onward.

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