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Jar (Tobacco jar)
1750-1800
Category
Ceramics
Place of Origin
Netherlands; Europe
Materials
- Earthenware (delftware, faience)
- Tin glaze
Museum Object Number
1958.1528
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1958.1528
Object Name
Jar (Tobacco jar)
Category
Ceramics
Place of Origin
Netherlands; Europe
Date
1750-1800
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Underside
Inscription: Painted in blue "B:P:"
Type: Inscription
Location: Front of vase
Inscription: "TONKA" in blue
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Native American
- American Indian
- Maritime
- American themed ceramics
Materials
- Earthenware (delftware, faience)
- Tin glaze
Techniques
- Thrown
- Painted
Dimensions (inches)
7.165 (H) x 6.102 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
18.2 (H) x 15.5 (Diam)
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.