Lot #: 175
Price Realized: $2,520.00
($2,100 hammer, plus 20% buyer's premium)
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Rare Four-Gallon Alkaline-Glazed Stoneware Jar with Elaborate Iron Slip Decoration, probably Upstate SC origin, mid 19th century, ovoid jar with semi-rounded rim and flattened lug handles, the surface dramatically-decorated with vertical runs of iron slip against an olive, alkaline-glazed ground. Visually striking decoration. Underside and base area appear to be partially or fully restored. A 1" flake with small hole at shoulder including significant cracks emanating from it. A thin, vertical 4 3/4" crack at base. A small handle chip. H 15 3/4".
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