Baluster Jug

Object Identification

  • Object name: A baluster jug
  • Date: 13th-14th century
  • Origin: Hallgate, Doncaster
  • Dimensions: H 31 cm x W 17 cm
  • Materials: Ceramic, plaster fills

Object Summary

This is a medieval baluster jug from the Doncaster Museum, which has suffered significant physical damage. The practical conservation project used modelling wax to hand sculpt the two areas of missing ceramic.

This object was conserved by Sophie Nimmins. Find out more about her by clicking on the profile below!

Sophie Nimmins