Storage Jar
Date1820-1826
MediumSalt-glazed stoneware
DimensionsOverall: 9 in (22.86cm)
Credit LineMuseum Purchase, Ann Crossman Berry
Object number2026-130
DescriptionStorage jar: salt-glazed stoneware jar of ovoid shape with ribbing at the mouth and ribbed lug handles applied to the high shoulder of either side of the body. The jar decorated with an incised floral motif below the impressed stamped name “ABBY , CROSS” both daubed with cobalt blue. The other side of the body stamped with the name of the potter “A. STATES” also daubed with cobalt. The handle terminals picked out in cobalt, as well. The interior with an iron-rich slip.Inscription(s)The jar decorated with an incised floral motif below the impressed stamped name “ABBY , CROSS” daubed with cobalt blue.Mark(s)One side of the body stamped with the name of the potter “A. STATES” daubed with cobalt.
