Caster or Pepper Pot

Dateca. 1810

MediumCream-colored earthenware (lusterware)

DimensionsH: 4 3/8"; Diam. (widest point): 2 1/8"

Credit LineGift of James W. Shaeffer

Object number2016-214

DescriptionCream-colored earthenware caster of balaster-shape with sharp shoulder and slightly domed circular foot. The integral top stepped and peaked, the sides pierced with four sets of nine holes each set in a diamond patern; the peak pierced with an additional four sets of four holes each set also arranged in a diamond pattern. Decorated with mottled pink luster. Interior and underside glazed but undecorated.