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Mustard pot with lid

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1800-1830

GUSN

GUSN-10533

Description

Straight-sided, pearlware mustard pot with lid and handle. The lid has a button-shaped knop and side indentation for a spoon. The lid and pot are incised with hand-painted blue ribbed bands. Handle has finger hole and thumb rest. Lid body lighter in color than the pot.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mustard pots
earthenware
glazing (coating)
pearlware
hand-painted
molding (forming)
Vessel, Condiment
Jar, Condiment
Pot, Mustard
Pot, Mustard

Additional Identification Number

B1675AB

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

3 (H), 3 1/8 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1988.544AB

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