jar
Summary
Broad cylindrical jar with thrown ribbed sides, tapering to narrow flared foot, with tapering shoulder and short straight neck. Two horizontal loop handles to sides, just below shoulder. Deep red earthenware body incised around shoulder with inscription 'I L 1731'. Rich glossy dark brown lead glaze containing manganese, foot left unglazed.
Object Name
jar
Date Created
1731
Dimensions
: 15.2cm
across handles: 19.3cm
accession number
1923.208
Collection Group
Place of creation
Staffordshire
Medium
Credit
Bequeathed by Thomas Tylston Greg
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