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. Thrown, cylindrical redware jar with flared neck, rim indented to receive a lid, lid does not survive with the object, rounded shoulders, straight sides, flat base, surface of jar has orange and green spots, the bottom third of the jar is predominately orange in color, Condition: large chip to the rim, some glaze losses to the rim, otherwise excellent condition, Origin: New Hampshire.
Subjects:
Pottery; glaze (coating by location); Redware Link to share this object record:
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