Accession Number
1972/2.92A&B

Title
Covered Two-handled Jar, Shigaraki Ware (?)

Artist(s)
Japanese

Artist Nationality
Japanese (culture or style)

Object Creation Date
mid 18th century

Medium & Support
stoneware with blue-black glaze

Dimensions
7 5/8 in. ( 19.37 cm )

Credit Line
Transfer from the College of Architecture and Design

Label copy
1972/2.92a: cylindrical jar with two V-shaped handles contiguous to the vessel, slightly punched in on upper half of one side, glazed in an essentially clear olive-grey which runs to a milky white and blue and, at places, a deep brown.
972/2.92b: flat, circular cover with small flattened circular finial, same glaze as jar.

Primary Object Classification
Ceramic

Primary Object Type
jar

Collection Area
Asian

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