Lot #: 198
Price Realized: $960.00
($800 hammer, plus 20% buyer's premium)
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Fine Miniature Copper-Glazed Redware Jug, MA origin, early 19th century, ovoid jug with tooled shoulder and semi-rounded spout, the surface covered in a mottled lead-and-copper glaze. Exceptional color and size. Very nice condition. Two small base chips that appear to be in-the-firing tripod marks. A few small nicks to handle. Areas lacking glaze on spout and base area are as-made. An in-the-firing surface fissure to underside of upper handle terminal. H 3 1/2".
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