American. <em>Jar</em>, ca. 1860. Stoneware, 9 5/8 x 9 1/2 x 8 in. (24.4 x 24.1 x 20.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Arthur W. Clement, 43.128.181. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 43.128.181_bw.jpg)

Jar

Artist:American

Medium: Stoneware

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Dates:ca. 1860

Dimensions: 9 5/8 x 9 1/2 x 8 in. (24.4 x 24.1 x 20.3 cm) Diameter of base: 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm)

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Museum Location: Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor

Accession Number: 43.128.181

Image: 43.128.181_bw.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Oval shape, stoneware jar with flaring and fluted mouth; blue glazed body with relief decoration of oak leaves, acorns, and branches in gray color; two projecting handles molded into shape of cut tree trunks are attached at sides and extend down curve of body; ringed foot rim. CONDITION: Base chipped, part of leaf and an acorn missing.

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