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Ginger Jar

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1880-1914

GUSN

GUSN-59191

Description

Green and tan round jar that tapers at the base. Unglazed with an incised lotus pattern and bamboo carving. One of a set of three.

Details

Descriptive Terms

ginger jars
Jar, Food Storage
Jar, Ginger
Jar, Ginger

Associated Building

Original to Beauport, Sleeper-McCann House (Gloucester, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

6 3/4 (H), 4 3/8 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Constance McCann Betts, Helena Woolworth Guest and Frasier W. McCann

Accession Number

1942.4517.2

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