York Glazed Ware

York Glazed Ware is a type of Medieval ceramic produced in North Yorkshire, England in the 12th and 13th centuries AD.

[1] Production dates from the late 12th to mid-13th centuries AD,[3] after which it was steadily replaced in assemblages by Brandsby-type ware.

[4] The fabric has an open texture, hackly break, often with sparse to moderate quantities of iron-stained quartz included in the temper.

[4] The ceramic is usually used to create jugs, some with tubular spouts, some lids, cooking pots, condiment dishes, and aquamaniles.

[4] The most distinctive decoration is applied clay pads stamped with seals,[2] visible on the exterior of large jugs.