NY State Stoneware Jug with Incised Bird

April 10, 2010 Stoneware Auction

Lot #: 34

Price Realized: $5,750.00

($5,000 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)

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Rare One-Gallon Stoneware Jug with Incised Bird Decoration, New York State origin, circa 1825, ovoid jug with tooled spout, decorated with a large incised bird with turned head, ringed neck, and heavily-detailed wing, perched on a stylized branch. A fine example of early incised decoration, covering much of the jug's front. Includes antique wooden stopper. Spout chips. Crazing in spout. Two small, in-the-firing base chips on reverse and other minor base nicks. Light crazing to base. H 11 3/8".