Handmade Medieval Clay Tumbler — Rustic Viking Drinking Cup (300ml)

A hand-thrown red clay tumbler shaped after the plain, sturdy drinkware of medieval taverns and village feasts. It holds 300 ml and is made for reenactors, LARP players, Viking culture fans, and anyone who'd rather drink from real pottery than a printed prop. Unglazed and finished by hand, every cup carries its own marks and a warm brown-red tone.

In a medieval tavern, nobody drank from matching glassware. People drank from simple clay cups — thrown quickly, fired hard, and used until they cracked. This tumbler is made in that spirit.

It's shaped from natural red clay into a straight, slightly tapered form, with a textured surface that catches the light like aged wood. There's no glaze and no coating. The warm brown-red color is the clay's own, brought out by traditional firing, and the small ridges and tool marks left by the maker's hands are part of what makes each piece its own.

Held in the hand, it feels solid and honest — the kind of cup that belongs at a long table rather than behind glass. Pour mead, ale, wine, or a hot herbal drink, and it does its job without ceremony.

It sits naturally in medieval, Viking, fantasy, and LARP settings. Use it at a reenactment, in a role-play event, or simply as a piece of the table when you want the room to feel like an old feasting hall. It works as well for daily drinking at home as it does in costume.

Features:

 - Handmade — hand-formed, no molds, each piece unique
- Material — natural red clay, traditionally fired
- Firing — traditionally fired, unglazed
- Finish — bare textured surface in a warm brown-red tone, wood-like character
- Food safe — yes
- Unique — texture and color vary slightly from cup to cup
- Approximate dimensions — Height 10.5 cm (4.13 in) · Rim Ø 9 cm (3.54 in) · Base Ø 5.8 cm (2.28 in)
-Approximate capacity — 300 ml (≈10 fl oz)

Perfect For:

• Medieval reenactment

• Renaissance fairs

• LARP and role-play events

• Viking events and feasts

• Fantasy and history lovers

• Collectors of handmade pottery

• Everyday drinking at home

• Rustic table décor and handmade gifts

Care Instructions:

• Hand wash only, soon after use

• Clean with baking soda; avoid harsh detergents

• No dishwasher

• Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth

A little routine care keeps unglazed clay in good shape for years.

Please Note

Each tumbler is made by hand, so texture, tone, and small surface marks vary from one piece to the next — those differences are part of the traditional style, not flaws. Colors may also look slightly different on your screen depending on its display settings.

Why You'll Love It:

• The brown-red color is the natural clay, not paint or glaze

• No two cups share the same texture or marks

• Unglazed surface keeps the rustic, wood-like feel

• A practical 300 ml measure for mead, ale, wine, or herbal drinks

• Sits steady in the hand with a wide, stable base

• Made by one maker using traditional firing

• Food safe and built for real use, not just display