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Catalog Number

CAS 0389-0679   CAS 0389-0679; Jar
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1670-1720
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Clay
Description Large ceramic jug with narrow, flat base, greatly expanded mid-section, high shoulder, and short, narrow neck; Heavy loop handle is attached at base of neck and at mid-shoulder level; A series of narrow incised lines encircle the neck; "3" and "Oil" are stamped on the shoulder; Exterior is glazed dark brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 40.3, Rim Diam = 5.2, Max Diam = 29.0