Jar

1840-1900

Measurements

9-7/8 in x 7-3/4 in (dia.)

Materials

Painted red earthenware

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation, gift of Hugh R. and Bayard Sharp

Accession Number

1977.545

Condition Notes

The coverage of red paint is uneven.  Small flakes occur near the rim, in the flowers, and on the base.

Provenance

The jar is ex coll. H. Rodney Sharp, donated by his sons.

Comments

This unusual redware jar, thrown on a potter's wheel, is unglazed but painted red.  Four flowers are applied around the shoulder, immediately below a band of notches. More notches are around the rim, as well as additional applied decoration.