Jar/Jug

(1720 - 1820)

Broad swath of blue over the cordons. Unusual because appears to have had a piece of straw or a twig in the body which has burned out leaving a glazed hole. Small blue patch on interior, probably from vaporization of the cobalt.

  • Object number

    7

  • Date made

    1720 - 1820

  • Dimensions

    Weight 95.4 gr

  • Decoration

    Cordoned

    Painted

  • Color

    Blue

    Gray

  • Patterns

    Banded

  • Category

    Household

  • Class

    Ceramic

  • Material

    Stoneware

  • Forms

    Body

  • Ware types

    Salt-Glazed

City Hall Park

Manhattan, City Hall Park, South of Chambers Street and East of Broadway between City Hall and Tweed Court House

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