CROCK

Name/Title

CROCK

Entry/Object ID

1984.015.012

Description

Tall, six (6)-gallon crock w/sides tapered slightly above waist to neck w/shaped, collared rim. Sides taper slightly below waist to flared base. Incised whre collar and neck meet. Inner ledge to support lid. (no lid). Two (2) lug handles at ahoulder. "6" stenciled on front in dark brown. Stoneware w/salt glaze exterior; albany slip interior. Exterior may have been washed w/brown slip before firing, as body is darker ner the top than near the bottom. Wheel thrown; handles separately shaped and applied. No maker marks.

Collection

Kitchenware

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Crock

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Vessel

Nomenclature Class

Containers

Nomenclature Category

Category 07: Distribution & Transportation Objects

Dimensions

Height

18 in

Diameter

9-1/2 in

Material

Stoneware

Condition

Overall Condition

Good