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Exceedingly Rare and Important Redware Flask with Two-Color Slip Star Decoration, attributed to the Loy or Albright Families, Alamance County, NC, late 18th century, wheel-thrown and flattened circular form with individually-thrown and applied tubular spout and recessed, footed base; decorated on the front and reverse with a sixteen-point star composed of alternating manganese and cream-colored slip, bordered by two manganese bands flanking a series of cream-colored spots. Interior, exterior, and underside coated in a clear lead glaze. This outstanding flask combines high decorative appeal in its bold, regional slip decoration with extreme rarity, being only the second example of this form documented in Alamance County redware production. The other example, glazed dark-brown with three-color slip decoration, is owned by Old Salem Museum and Gardens. Some wear to slip. A minor surface chip near base on one side. Other minor surface wear and traces of old residue to surface. H 5 3/4".
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