General Introduction

  • Roman Portugal
  • Setúbal in Roman Times
  • Salt-Fish Preparation at Setúbal
  • Islamic Portugal
  • Medieval Portugal
  • Portugal in the Age of Exploration
  • The Church and Altarpiece of the Convent of Setúbal
  • Food

  • Six Weights for Fishing from Setúbal: 1st to 4th centuries AD
  • Fish Hook from Setúbal: 1st to 4th centuries AD
  • Amphorae from Alcochete near Setúbal: 1st to 3rd centuries AD
  • Amphora from Setúbal: 4th century AD
  • Fragments of Amphorae with Inscriptions, from Alcochete near Setúbal: 1st to 3rd centuries AD
  • Flask and Small Bowl from Alcochete near Setúbal: 3rd to 4th centuries
  • Handled Jar from Alcochete near Setúbal: 3rd to 4th centuries AD
  • Plate Fragment of ‘Terra Sigilata’ marked VITALI, from Setúbal: 1st century AD
  • Plate of Light-Coloured ‘Terra Sigilata’ from Alcochete near Setúbal: 4th century AD
  • Glazed Plate Fragments Decorated in an Arab Technique, from Sesimbra Castle near Setúbal: 11th to 12th centuries AD
  • Two Jugs found in Alcochete near Setúbal: 13th or 14th century AD
  • Two-Handled Pitcher or Vase from Alcochete near Setúbal: 13th or 14th century
  • Pieces of a Clay Oven and Saucepan from the Convent of Jesus, Setúbal: 16th century
  • Plain Clay Plates from the Convent of Jesus: 16th century
  • Earthenware Bowl and Cup from the Convent of Jesus, Setúbal: 16th century
  • Fragment of a Cover of a Small Vase in Faience, from the Convent of Jesus, Setúbal: 16th century
  • Two Decorated Plate Fragments in Porcelain and Faience, from the Convent of Jesus at Setúbal: 16th century
  • Two Cups in Faience and Porcelain, from the Convent of Jesus at Setúbal: 16th century
  • Fragments of Glass Bottles from the Glass Furnace of Barroca d’Alva, Alcochete near Setúbal: 16th century
  • Clay Stove and Saucepan, and Wooden Spoon: Detail from the Setúbal Altarpiece, 1520-1530 AD
  • Small Metal Cauldron: Detail from the Setúbal Altarpiece, 1520-1530 AD
  • Silver Bottle for Holy Oil, from Santa Casa da Misericordia, Setúbal: 16th century AD
  • Fashion

  • Polished Bone Object with Hole, from Sesimbra Castle near Setúbal: 11th to 13th centuries AD
  • Male Undergarment: Detail of a Sculpture from the Chapel of St Sebastian near Setúbal: 15th century AD
  • Hats: Details from the Setúbal Altarpiece, 1520-1530 AD
  • Purses; Details from the Choir and Altarpiece of Setúbal, 15th and 16th centuries AD
  • Breeches: Two Details from the Altarpiece of Setúbal, 16th century AD
  • Slippers and Buskins: Details from the Altarpiece of Setúbal, 1520-1530 AD
  • Chemise and Waistcoat or Vest: Detail from the Setúbal Altarpiece, 1520-1530 AD
  • Tunics for Men and Women: Details from the Setúbal Altarpiece, 1520-1530 AD
  • The Jerkin: Details from the Setúbal Altarpiece, 1520-1530 AD
  • Tabard: Detail of the Setúbal Altarpiece, 1520-1530 AD
  • Surcoat: Details from the Setúbal Altarpiece, 1520-1530 AD
  • Cloak or Mantle: Details from the Setúbal Altarpiece, 16th century AD
  • Gloves: Detail of the Setúbal Altarpiece, 1520-1530 AD
  • Buckles: Details from the Setúbal Altarpiece, 1520-1530 AD
  • Jewellery: Details from the Setúbal Altarpiece, 1520-1530 AD
  • Veils and Hair-nets: Details from the Setúbal Altarpiece, 1520-1530 AD
  • Turbans: Details from the Setúbal Altarpiece, 1520-1530 AD
  • Crowns: Details from the Setúbal Altarpiece, 1520-1530 AD
  • 16th-century Gold Jewellery: Details from the Setúbal Altarpiece, 1520-1530 AD
  • Dagger: Detail from the Setúbal Altarpiece, 1520-1530 AD
  • Furnishings

  • Potter’s Trivets from Alcochete near Setúbal: 1st to 3rd centuries AD
  • Weight, probably from a Weaver’s Loom, found in Setúbal: 1st-4th centuries AD
  • Tile Column Components from Setúbal: 1st-4th centuries
  • Modular Clay Water-pipe from Alcochete near Setúbal: 1st-2nd centuries AD
  • Clay Oil Lamp from Alcochete near Setúbal: 1st-3rd centuries AD
  • Gaming Pieces and Sharpener made of re-used Amphora Fragments: 1st-3rd centuries AD
  • Coin Minted in Merida 700-702 AD, and Ring, from ?Alcochete: ?Medieval?
  • Two Ceramic Oil-lamps from Sesimbra Castle near Setúbal: 11th-12th centuries AD
  • Limestone Grave Slab from Cunha parish, Montijo, near Setúbal: 12th or 13th century AD
  • Tiled Pavement from the Convent of Jesus: 15th century AD
  • Basket: Detail from the Altarpiece of Setúbal, 1520-1530 AD
  • Wooden Trough or Manger: Detail from the Altarpiece of Setúbal, 1520-1530 AD
  • 16th-century Liturgical Goldsmithery: Details from the Setúbal Altarpiece, 1520-1530 AD
  • Wall Tiles from the Convent of Jesus, Setúbal: 16th century AD
  • Two Clay Oil-lamps found in the Convent of Jesus, Setúbal: 16th century AD
  • Leather Case for the Crystal Processional Cross, from Santa Casa da Misericordia, Setúbal: 16th century AD
  • Scissors: Detail from the Setúbal Altarpiece: 16th century AD
  • 16th-century Books: Details from the Setúbal Altarpiece, 1520-1530 AD
  • 16th-century Keys: Detail from the Setúbal Altarpiece, 1520-1530 AD
  • Hammers: Details from the Setúbal Altarpiece, 1520-1530 AD
  • Stool: Detail of the Setúbal Altarpiece, 1520-1530 AD
  • Wooden Chest: Detail from the Setúbal Altarpiece, 1520-1530 AD
  • Cupboard: Detail from the Setúbal Altarpiece, 1520-1530 AD
  • Beds: Three Details from the Setúbal Altarpiece, 1520-1530 AD
  • Candlestick: Detail from the Setúbal Altarpiece, 1520-1530 AD
  • Brocade: Details from the Setúbal Altarpiece, 1520-1530 AD
  • Trumpets and a Trombone: Details from the Setúbal Altarpiece, 1520-1530 AD
  • Setúbal Museum

  • Setúbal Museums
  • The Setúbal Museum Service
  • Setúbal Museum: The Convent of Jesus