Description:
Jars are generally distinguished from pots and crocks by their smaller openings and mouths. Most earlier types were somewhat ovoid, but 18th-century straight-sided jars are known. Whatever the body form, the jar will have a pronounced lip (to facilitate sealing it with a piece of cloth or oiled paper). Some examples have turned inner ledges on which matching lids rested. Cylindrical redware jar with flaring rim, undercut neck, strong, pointed shoulders, tapering sides, and flat base; the pot is covered with a rust brown and yellow speckled glaze with more yellow on upper quarter, there is possibly a pencil inscription - now indiciperable on the underside of the unglazed base. Origin: Maine, c. 1860; Presumed to be part of the Burton N. Gates Collection.
Subjects:
Pottery; glaze (coating by location); Redware Link to share this object record:
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