Museum Collections
Luce Center
Jars
Object Number:
1954.22b
Date:
1650-1750
Medium:
Tin-glazed earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 7/8 x 2 3/8 in. ( 7.3 x 6 cm )
Description:
One of two molded baluster shaped tin-glazed earthenware jars decorated in blue underglaze with loosely painted flowers and leaves.
Gallery Label:
These could possibly be dry-drug jars.
Bibliography:
Krohn, Deborah, Peter Miller, and Marybeth De Filippis, eds., "Dutch New York Between East and West: The World of Margrieta van Varick." New York: Bard Graduate Center, New-York Historical Society, New Haven and London: Yale University Press, 2009, p. 300-1
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Fenwick Beekman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.