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Sander (Pounce pot)
Benjamin C. Miller
1830
Category
Ceramics
Creator/Artist/Maker
Benjamin C. Miller (Maker)
Place of Origin
Baltimore; Maryland; Baltimore; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Stoneware (salt-glazed)
- Salt glaze
Museum Object Number
1958.1599
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1958.1599
Object Name
Sander (Pounce pot)
Category
Ceramics
Creator (Role)
Benjamin C. Miller (Maker)
Place of Origin
Baltimore; Maryland; Baltimore; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1830
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Signature
Location: Underside
Inscription: Incised (script) "B C Miller/Maker/Sep\t 7\th 1830/W, H, Amos"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Stoneware (salt-glazed)
- Salt glaze
Techniques
- Thrown
- Incised
Construction Description
The top was applied to the body, then probably pierced afterwards.
Dimensions (inches)
2.835 (H) x 2.795 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
7.2 (H) x 7.1 (Diam)