The Moorgate ‘Basil-Pot‘: A Rare 15th-Century Valencian Lustreware Plant-Pot from Archaeological Excavations in London

This article describes a 15th-century Valencian Lusterware basil pot, excavated during archaeological works for the Crossrail project at Moorgate, London. The vessel is placed into its wider context by being considered against other known examples in late medieval and early modern Europe and the representation of basil as a herb is also examined.