Abraham Mead. <em>Jar</em>, 1791. Stoneware, 6 1/4 x 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (15.9 x 14 x 14 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mrs. Luke Vincent Lockwood, 42.345. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.42.345_view2.jpg)

Jar

Artist:Abraham Mead

Medium: Stoneware

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Dates:1791

Dimensions: 6 1/4 x 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (15.9 x 14 x 14 cm) Diameter of opening: 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm)

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

Accession Number: 42.345

Image: CUR.42.345_view2.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Gray stoneware jar with saltglaze; ovoid body with molded rings in low relief around shoulder below short neck that flares out into wide mouth; fish scale (or grapes) decoration painted in black slip on either side of inscription. CONDITION: Good.

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