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Storage Jar

Dateca. 1790

Attributed to Abraham Mead

OriginAmerica, Connecticut, Greenwich

MediumSalt-glazed stoneware

DimensionsOH: 13in; OD: 8 1/2in.

Credit LineMuseum Purchase, C. Thomas Hamlin III Fund

Object number2016-205

DescriptionTwo-gallon salt-glazed stoneware ovoid storage jar with footed base, heavily-tooled shoulder and everted rim, the shoulders with open loop handles applied horizontally. Decorated in cobalt on the front and back with a boldly slip-trailed vine motif featuring four coils, often referred to as "watchspring" decoration, and small leafy accents. Additional coils descend from each handle terminal and flank a slip-trailed number "2" indicating the gallon capacity of the jar.
InscribedUnder each handle, a slip-trailed number "2" indicating the gallon capacity of the jar.
ProvenanceIn 2016, acquired from Mad River Antiques.