Lot #: 143
Price Realized: $488.75
($425 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 9 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.
Rare Small-Sized Cobalt-Banded Stoneware Jar with Combed Incising, probably Manhattan, NY or New Jersey origin, circa 1750-1790, finely-potted, ovoid jar with footed base and squared rim, the shoulder with recessed band highlighted with cobalt slip, above a dramatic combed wavy line design. An approximately 1 3/8" x 1" flake to underside at edge. Otherwise minor flaws, including a few shallow base chips, several tiny rim nicks, and a very faint, approximately 1" line from rim. Large area of jar with lightly-applied green paint. H 8".
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