Fig. 126.
Fig. 127.
Castor Ware.
Another and equally pleasing variety of ornamentation, and one peculiar, it may be said, to the Durobrivian potteries, is that whereon the pattern consists of scrolls and flowers in white slip on the dark bluish black ground. The effect of these simple patterns, which are generally graceful and always elegantly formed, is remarkably pleasing. Examples of these are given on Figs. [114 to 124], which will serve to show the general style of this kind of decoration. Figs. [125 to 128] are admirable examples of the indented form of vessel. Many other shapes and varieties of Castor ware might be adduced, but the illustrations I have given will be sufficient to give a clear insight into their general characteristics.
Fig. 128.—Engine-turned Ware.
Fig. 129.—Leicester Museum.
