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Tudor Horn Mug
The horn had many uses in Tudor times, mainly as drinking containers. This was because, once the bone core had been removed from a horn, a horn lent itself to holding liquid. In fact, some drinking horns were used just as they were, horn-shaped, with no attempt to create a flat base.
Horn was a popular material because it was very versatile to work with. It could be carved, and if heated, it could be bent and moulded into many different shapes. Its big advantage over pottery was its durability - if dropped, it would not break. The Tudors used horn from cows, rams and deer, each of which had a different appearance.
This horn mug holds about 1.68 litres of liquid. It is quite simple, retaining the shape of the original horn, part of which has been bent to form a handle. It has a wooden base and is not carved or otherwise decorated.
Horn mugs of many different shapes and sizes were used by the Tudors. Horn was also used to create spoons, household goods, jewellery and weapons. Some horns with pointed ends were used to administer enemas.
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Dimensions: Height:19cm |
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