Lot #: 140
Price Realized: $1,092.50
($950 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 10 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.
Outstanding and Extremely Rare Squat-Formed Stoneware Jar with Open Handles and Incised Foliate Decoration, Manhattan, NY origin, circa 1800, ovoid jar with heavily-tooled foot, incised banding to shoulder, flared rim, and open loop handles, decorated on the front and reverse with an incised and cobalt-highlighted foliate motif. Brushed cobalt highlights to handle terminals. Early 19th century examples of this form are considered exceptionally rare. This jar possibly served as a butter pot. Its wonderful form is met with vivid color and excellent, deeply-incised decoration. Rim chips. A very faint 3" line on side of jar under one handle, partially visible on interior. Two tiny base nicks. H 6 1/4" ; Diameter (across top) 6 7/8".
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