Watering Can or Jar
Date1850-1900
MediumWheel-thrown redware with a brown lead glaze
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height including handle x width including spouts x depth): 6 3/4 x 4 1/4 x 3 3/4in. (17.1 x 10.8 x 9.5cm)
Credit LineBequest of George Dudley Seymour
DescriptionShort, redware watering can or jar with a brown lead glaze; the glaze covers the exterior of the watering can/jar, with the exception of a small portion of the foot, which is left unglazed. The watering can/jar has a flat foot and swelled sides with a domed top, shaped somewhat like a beehive. An oval loop handle, formed with an applied strap of redware, is located at the top center of the watering can/jar. To one side, a flared cylindrical spigot emerges from the side. On the opposite side, a round knob is attached to the watering can/jar. The knob has a hole it it that pierces the side of the watering can/jar.
There is light crazing over all the exterior glazed surfaces of the watering can/jar, and several light scratches around many parts of the watering can/jar. There are two chips in the handle and several chips in the rim of the spigot, revealing the redware below.
There is light crazing over all the exterior glazed surfaces of the watering can/jar, and several light scratches around many parts of the watering can/jar. There are two chips in the handle and several chips in the rim of the spigot, revealing the redware below.
Object number1945.1.1355
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