Stoneware jug created by Thomas Commeraw

Topic: Design
museum: National Museum of African American History and Culture
objectType: jugs
Date: 約1797〜1819年
Creator: Thomas Commeraw, American, active 1797-1819

An ovoid saltglaze stoneware jug with incised blue clamshell and bell flower decoration around the front shoulder over inscription. A loop handle extends from neck and is attached on side opposite from inscription, with blue glaze surrounding the attachment location. The jug is marked on side with maker’s name and location: COMMERAW.S / STONEWARE / N.YORK.