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Oval bowl

United States

1845-1875

Measurements

2-1/4 in x 10-3/8 in x 7-7/8 in

Materials

Mottled brown lead glaze on yellow earthenware (Rockinghamware)

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation, gift of H. Rodney Sharp

Accession Number

1959.4153

Condition Notes

The bowl has minor surface abrasions.

Provenance

Ex coll. H. Rodney Sharp

Comments

The oval bowl, probably used as a serving dish, has low sides with a thick bead along the top.  The mottled brown glaze  covers the inside and outside surfaces.  The bowl is very similar to another, accession no. 2020.42, except for differences in color and pattern of the brown glaze.