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Tudor Watering Jug
A common sight during the summer months is a hosepipe and a water sprinkler keeping cricket pitches, crops, allotments and gardens watered during dry periods. For smaller areas such as a window box or a patio tub, a watering can is the solution to transporting water. It is a major challenge to create a container that does not get too heavy when it is full of water but that will hold enough water to make the journey worthwhile.
This Tudor watering bottle is made of clay, and was hand thrown with a rough and partial green glaze. On the front of the bottle is a rose, a circular area pierced with tiny holes, to allow water to pour out gently in order not to flood delicate seedlings. On the other side of the pot there is a handle that allows the carrier to get a firm grip with one hand. The top of the pot is narrow, with a wall pressed out of the clay to form a rough decoration. This prevented water pouring out of the top of the bottle when it was tipped up when very full. The watering bottle holds 3.46 litres of water and would have been filled by a bucket from the well.
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Dimensions: Height:31cm |
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