Jug

Jamestown Rediscovery Foundation, Preservation Virginia

About this jug

Mask: Group 13

Vessel: Group 13

Location:

Colonial National Historical Parkway, Jamestown, VA, USA
United States

Long/Lat: 37.2075678, -76.7714899

Archaeological Context: Sealed feature: Sealed feature

Site type: Colonial / European cultural context, Latrine / waste pit / well

Notes: The jug was found in James Fort, established by the English in 1607. It crossmends between two features: a well (Structure 185) c. 1608-1610 and a trash pit sealed in 1610.

Time Period: 1575 - 1600

Height: 184.00

Feature description: Medallion: strapwork surrounds a central figure of one of the Nine Worthies holding a shield appearing to depict a stylized double eagle, suggesting this may represent Julius Caesar.

Identifier: 7409-JR

Custody: Private collection

Custody Data: Jamestown Rediscovery Foundation, Preservation Virginia