Name/Title
PitcherEntry/Object ID
A1982.14.5Description
Slip-decorated red earthenware pitcher with a strap handle and flat base. Slip decorated on center front with tulip motif that is outlined in yellow slip with black slip lines inside the "petals" sprinkled with copper oxide that ran during firing. On each side of the tulip are vertical bands of green slip containing five stylized flowers made with a central dot of yellow slip surrounded by smaller black slip dots. The handle is enclosed in vertical wavy lines of black and yellow slip on each side of the body. Rim has alternating vertical slanted lines of black and yellow slip that is closed by two bands of yellow slip at the collar. The handle has dashes of yellow and black slip. Entire vessel is coated in a clear lead glaze that had a heavy iron content.
Made in Pennsylvania; probably local to Philadelphia.Context
Feature 14Collection
CeramicsMade/Created
Date made
circa 1730 - circa 1755Time Period
18th CenturyPlace
State/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaRelationships
Related Places
Place
Location
StentonCity
PhiladelphiaState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaRelated Events
Event
1982 Archeological Excavation
