V0707SW.THUMBBASECRUG.M  Classic German saltglazed stoneware thumb based drinking cruge with earpiece handle c1550 Generally mid brown speckled glaze over light grey body. Short widemouthed baluster form, raise base with tpiecrust/thumbed edge. Some good restoration to base edge but other very good, Typical kiln and throwing marks and touchmarks, glaze misses etc, all creating character. This is "Mary Rose" period and typical of the items found on board that iconic Henry VIII ship. 5 1/4"high, 3 3/4"diameter.    £185