Lot #: 257
Price Realized: $1,080.00
($900 hammer, plus 20% buyer's premium)
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Rare Glazed Redware Jar with Manganese Stripe Decoration, New England origin, early to mid 19th century, ovoid jar with footed base and semi-squared rim, the lead-glazed surface brush-decorated with vertical manganese stripes against a colorful olive-and-orange ground. Unusual decoration, particularly for this region, and superb color. Heavy chipping around foot. Two small surface flakes to body and other minor surface wear. Wear to rim. A small chip to interior of rim. A small in-the-firing ping to underside. H 9 1/4".
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