Medieval pottery was produced in Britain from the sixth to the late fifteen centuries AD. It is generally less well made than Roman pottery. Gritty ware, for example is very coarse with lots of little bits of grit in the fabric, hence the name. Reference: West Yorkshire Joint Services.
Below are some examples and price guides of some Medieval ceramics including a rare Mill Green ware jug and an anthropomorphic small jug.
A rare medieval Mill Green ware jug, Essex, late 13th or early 14th century
Of distinctive baluster form with a slightly flared cylindrical neck, bulbous body and flared base, applied with a strap handle ‘eared’ with two distinct thumb impressions at the top, the red body wiped over in a white slip terminating just above the footrim, sgraffito decorated with combed vertical lines, with a mottled copper-green glaze, 35.5cm high
Sold for £6,400 inc. premium at Bonham’s in 2023
A MEDIEVAL ENGLISH POTTERY GREEN-GLAZED ANTHROPOMORPHIC SMALL JUG
14TH CENTURY
Of Kingston type, of baluster form with a spreading circular foot, moulded and incised with a bearded mask and arms
3 1/8 in. (8 cm.) high
Sold for GBP 5,250 at Christie’s in 2011
Medieval Glazed Tripod Vessel
15th-16th century A.D. A glazed ceramic tripod vessel with carinated body and everted rim, integral handles, stub legs with felt bases. 464 grams, 21.5 cm wide (8 1/2 in.).
Sold for £90 at TimeLine Auctions Ltd in 2022
