It's about five days now, so I think is safe to make my guess. I have to admit my response feels a bit fragile. If I'm wrong, my ego will be shattered into a million pieces. I'll just have to harden myself to the cristicism and get myself fired up.

You see, prior to the arrival of the Belgae in Southern Britain, the natives had to enjoy their meade in ugly, sometimes poorly made containers. The potter would take some clay (which was readily avaiable in those parts) mix it with a bit of water and form it into whatever he needed - by hand.

It was not an exact science (or art) and if he wanted his vessel to hold water or any other liquid that might be available, he had to spend beaucoup time making the it right.

After a while, he learned to begin with long strands of mixed clay and coil them into a cylinder from which any number of shapes could be molded. As it became easier to make the vessel, the potter could spend some time decorating them.

When the Belgae arrived, though they brought a wonderous tool with them

the potter's wheel

now it was much easier to make the meade mugs and bowls and plates and whatever type of pottery was needed (especially burial urns for the cremated remains of a loved one.) The left over time could be used to decorate them with beautiful artwork.

I hope I haven't broken anyone' confidence in my trivia skills with my answer. And I am sorry for being so wordy, but I didnt want to glaze over anything.

Here's link that might give some credence to my response: