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German (Siegburg)
Probably 18th century
Object Place: Europe, Germany

Medium/Technique Salt-glazed stoneware
Dimensions 25.08 x 13.97 cm (9 7/8 x 5 1/2 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Frank Gair Macomber
Accession Number33.631
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramicsPotteryStoneware

DescriptionGray stoneware; globular body with tall cylindrical neck and wide base; engraved silver plaque on handle supports hinge for low-domed silver cover which has Dutch import stamp and others inside. Honey-comb/lattice surface on body and neck with moulding around top and base.
ProvenanceBy 1916, Frank Gair Macomber; 1933, gift of Frank Gair Macomber to the MFA.