Artist: Unknown; Date(s): 1650; Classification(s): lead-glazed earthenware, pipkin, throwing, earthenware, thrown body, slip-trailed decoration under lead glaze; Acquisition: bequeathed by Glaisher, J.W.L., Dr, 1928, Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest [Gl.C.35-1928]
Description: Pipkin. Red earthenware with slip-trailed decoration under lead glaze. Circular with carinated sides and everted rim, standing on a low foot. The mouth is pinched up at one side to form a lip, at right angles to the handle, now missing apart from the stump. Round the upper part, above a wavy line, is the trailed inscription 'FAST AND PRAY 1650 W'