Earthnware mug
Dublin Core
Title
Earthnware mug
Description
It is a type of vessel with a handle designed for storing liquids.
Creator
1858
Source
craftedobjects,portugalobjects
Date
2025
Contributor
iain
Language
Portuguese
Type
Physical Object
Identifier
741
Alternative Title
Púcaro
Date Submitted
27/10/2025
References
https://uniaodasfreguesiastondelanandufe.pt/2022/01/18/museu-terras-de-besteiros/
https://www.patrimoniocultural.gov.pt/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Ficha-MatrizPCI.pdf
Extent
20cm x 20cm x 35cm
Spatial Coverage
current,40.530278,-8.095556;
Europeana
Europeana Type
TEXT
Physical Object Item Type Metadata
Wiki
https://culturality.museum/wiki/index.php/Earthnware_mug
Material
Black clay of Molelos
Natural Cultural
Cultural
Craft
ceramics
Tool
The potter places a ball of clay in the centre of a spinning wheel. Using the appropriate speed and his hands, the potter guides the clay, shaping it into the desired form for the piece. The potter decides on the final shape of the piece. Once moulded, the pot is left to dry. The pot is then placed in a kiln and subjected to high temperatures. The firing process hardens the clay, transforming it into a durable ceramic piece ready for use.
Place
Molelos, Tondela, Portugal
Material Source
The potter collects black clay from a local plot of land designated for the extraction of the material.
Technique
The artefact is made with a potter's wheel.
Function
Used for storing liquids. It is also used for decoration.
Creation Purpose
For sale.
Production Quality
The artisan actively continues to produce this piece.
Conecept
An earthnware mug is a small vessel, usually with a handle, used for drinking or collecting liquids.
External ID
UAVEIRO_AR_12
Citation
1858, “Earthnware mug,” VERAP, accessed April 2, 2026, https://culturality.museum/omeka/items/show/1873.
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