Lot #: 187
Price Realized: $258.75
($225 hammer, plus 15% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 8 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.
Two-Gallon Stoneware Jar with Incised Foliate Decoration, probably Manhattan, NY origin, early 19th century, ovoid jar with tooled shoulder and open loop handles, decorated on the front and reverse with an incised and cobalt-highlighted design in the Manhattan style. One side includes heavy detail to the interior of the design. Brushed cobalt highlights to handle terminals. Exfoliation to surface. Cracks to bottom half of jar. Numerous small rim chips. Heavy chipping to base.
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