Lot #: 143
Price Realized: $488.75
($425 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.
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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