Shell Edge Pearlware Rim Sherd

One pearlware rim sherd decorated with a trace of underglaze painted blue molded shell edge on the exterior rim. There is some discoloration on the glaze and paste, which may be from burning or a privy.

• Object number

  256.193

• Date made

  1780 - 1895

• Decoration

  Underglaze handpainted

• Color

  Blue

• Patterns

  Shell-Edge Rim

• Category

  Household

• Class

  Ceramic

• Functions

  Unknown

• Material

  Refined Earthenware

• Context

  Lot 28, Privy Deposit: Level 1 West Side (624.256)

• Forms

  Rim

• Ware types

  Pearlware

• Techniques

  Press Molded

  Burned