Lot #: 169
Price Realized: $287.50
($250 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 13 years old, and the American ceramics market frequently changes. Additionally, small nuances of color, condition, shape, etc. can mean huge differences in price. If you're interested in having us sell a similar item for you, please contact us here.
Five-Gallon Alkaline-Glazed Stoneware Jar, Southern U.S. origin, 19th century, ovoid jar with semi-rounded rim and pocket handles, the surface covered in a dark, streaky alkaline glaze with traces of rutile. Incised "5" on shoulder. Remnants of old bluish paint to surface. A few handle chips. Otherwise excellent condition. H 14 7/8".
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