Hands up… who has tried a puzzle jug? 🏺

Simple at first glance… until you try to drink from it.

Descended from the fuddling cup, these clever vessels have been amusing (and confusing) people since the Medieval period.

Try one yourself:
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#PuzzleJug #HistoryInHand

What do you think this is? 🏺

Not an object that would have been familiar in Britain until modern times.

Strange to us… but it had a clear purpose.

Any guesses before the reveal?

Keep an eye out here:
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#Archaeology #HistoryInHand #ExperimentalArchaeology

Meet Bes, one of the most beloved household gods of ancient Egypt.

Inspired by vessels discovered at Saqqara, these expressive jars brought the fierce protection and joyful spirit of Bes directly into the home.

Explore this replica in our shop:
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What do you think these little pigs were used for? 🐖

Adorable… but definitely not just decorative.

They had a purpose, and we’ll be adding them to the shop soon.

Any guesses before the reveal?

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#Archaeology #ExperimentalArchaeology #HistoryInHand

Ever wondered how rusticated Roman beakers got their texture? 👋
These cups were common in Roman Britain and widely traded across the province, and you can bring one home:
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#RomanRusticatedCup #PottedHistory #RomanPottery #NeneValleyWare #HistoryInHand

India Coins
India’s ₹5 coin (2000) where heritage meets everyday life. From the powerful Ashoka Lions to symbols of agriculture, this coin reflects a nation’s strength and roots in one small piece of metal.
#India #Coins #Numismatics #Rupee #CoinCollection #IndianCurrency #HistoryInHand

Mozambique Coin
5 Centavos is part of metical series introduced after economic reforms.
Small coin, 5 Centavos of Mozambique 2015 a relic of changing economies where value faded but history stayed.
#CoinCollecting #Mozambique #Numismatics #WorldCoins #AfricanCurrency #RareCoins #HistoryInHand

USA Coins
1975 Lincoln penny is long running cent series 1st used in 1909 to honor President Abraham Lincoln’s 100th birthday.
It is simple, iconic & full of history.
From daily pocket change to a collector’s memory✨
#CoinCollection #Numismatics #LincolnPenny #VintageCoins #USCoins #HistoryInHand

Recreating inscribed vessels is always a privilege 🏺

Not just the marks of the potter, but the words that mattered enough to be fixed in clay. A small window into another world.

Explore our work here:
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#Archaeology #HistoryInHand #AprilFools
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