Artist/Maker

Butner, John (attr.)

Place Made

Date Made

1835-1840 c. EARLY: 1835 LATE: 1840

Medium

earthenware/redware

Dimensions

HOA 14 3/8; DIA (opening) 12 1/8

Accession Number

3715

Description

DESCRIPTION: Large wide-mouthed redware storage jar; glazed inside with brown glaze. Exterior unglazed. 1 strap handle with three deep finger imprints on terminal. Evidence that another handle existed but has broken off. 3 ringed band around shoulder; defined foot. No markings on bottom.

History

LABEL NOTES: Has a history of use at Bethania Moravian Chruch to carry coffee for Love Feast; attributed to Bethabara master potter John Butner.

Credit Line

Old Salem Collection