Manufacturer

Unidentified maker

Material

stoneware
other

Dimensions

Overall: 9 1/2 x 7 3/4 in. ( 24.1 x 19.7 cm )

Creation Date

circa 1800

Description

Salt-glazed stoneware two-handled jar decorated on one side with an incised and cobalt-blue decorated eagle with shield belly, laurel leaf, and arrows in his talons, and an incised and painted leaf on reverse.

Marks/Inscription

written: on adhesive collector's label attached to bottom of jar: "796 / Amer."

Provenance

Purchased from Elie Nadelman
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman

Kitchen Artifact ID

1937.859