Jar (Tobacco jar)

Museum Object Number 1956.0541 A, B

Object Name

Jar (Tobacco jar)

Category

Ceramics

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Creator (Role)

De Drye Klokken (The Three Bells) (Maker)

Date of Birth

1670

Date of Death

1841

Place of Origin

Delft, South Holland, Netherlands, Europe

Date

1795-1830

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Underside; Three small arrows
2. Inscription; Front of jar on banner; In blue: "AMERICAN UNION."

Subjects

American eagle; American themed ceramics; Great Seal of US

Materials

Earthenware (delftware, faience); Brass; Tin glaze

Techniques

Thrown, Painted

Dimensions (inches)

12.4 (H) , 8.9 (Diam)

Dimensions (centimeters)

31.4 (H) , 22.7 (Diam)

Object Description

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