Jar

• Medium: Stoneware
• Geographical Location: Brooklyn, New York, USA
• Dates: 1842-1843
• Dimensions: 12 x 11 5/8 x 10 3/4 in. (30.5 x 29.5 x 27.3 cm) Diameter of base: 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm)
• Markings: Stamped below mouth on front: "T.G. BOONE & SONS, POTTERS / NAVY ST. BROOKLYN"
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 36, Shelf I
• Accession Number: 43.128.182
• Image: 43.128.182.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2003

Catalogue Description:
Salt-glazed stoneware jar, yellow-brown color. Cylinder shape that bulges slightly around belly; wide mouth; two applied, opposing ear-shaped handles. Neck banded with incised lines; decorative motif of stylized flower design painted in blue on front. Interior glazed dark brown. CONDITION: Chipped on edges of lip, body, and base.