Covered Jar
CultureEnglish
Date18th century
MediumPottery
DimensionsOverall: 7 1/8 x 6 5/16 inches (18.1 x 16.03 cm)
Credit LinePurchase: acquired through the Burnap Fund
Object numberF68-26 A,B
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DescriptionRound red clay jar with loop handle; four register design in cream on brown: Bottom two lines; next-to-bottom, continuous wavy line; next-to-top, two lines with parallel diagonal lines in between; top, alternating triangular and round shapes with added dots and lines. White clay lid, similar but not matching, with one row of dots on outside and row of alternating dots and lines on inside. Also dots on knob.
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