Creative Commons 4 (CC4)

Creative Commons 4 (CC4)

Creative Commons 4 (CC4)

About this jug

Mask: Group 5

Medallion: Floral

Vessel: Group 18

Location:

Den Helder - Texel,
Netherlands

Long/Lat: 53.04602, 4.93964

Archaeological Context: Sealed feature: Sealed feature

Site type: Shipwreck

Notes: The wreck BZN 10 is a very well-preserved wreck and found east of the island of Texel (the Netherlands). It has an almost complete hull with two continuous decks and a complete armament of at least ten cannons with gun carriages, plus the remains of a galley and galley equipment. The cargo consists of Iberian jars, schist slates, casks with anchovies and grapes, little bells, balance bowls and wood to make small oval wooden boxes.
From the ship's inventory some cooking gear, ceramics and cannons remain.
The ship is believed to have sunk around 1700.

Time Period: 1650 - 1700

Height: 290.00

Max-width: 170.00

Feature description: German oil or beer pitcher from Stadtlohn/Vreden with mask on neck and flower-shaped medallion on belly (s2-can-32).

Identifier: 78-4-C14

Custody: Private collection