Object Number 1958.1528

Object Name

Jar (Tobacco jar)

Category

Ceramics

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Place of Origin

Netherlands, Europe

Date

1750-1800

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Underside; Painted in blue "B:P:"
2. Inscription; Front of vase; "TONKA" in blue

Subjects

Native American; American Indian; Maritime; American themed ceramics

Materials

Earthenware (delftware, faience); Tin glaze

Techniques

Thrown, Painted

Dimensions (inches)

7.165 (H) , 6.102 (Diam)

Dimensions (centimeters)

18.2 (H) , 15.5 (Diam)

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Lange, Amanda E. Delftware at Historic Deerfield, 1600-1800.
• Tobacco jars with scene after same design source: p. 130, nos. 81 ("PORTORICO"), 82 ("RAPPE"), 83 ("TONKA"). See Notes.
[Book] de Jonge, C. H. 1970 Delft Ceramics.
• Marks discussion (current?): nos. 10-11, p. 157). See Notes.