$2,015
Miniature Stoneware Jar with Incised Cobalt-filled Bird and Leaf Decoration, possibly Albany, New York, early 19th century, ovoid form with lug handles terminating with daubs of cobalt blue, one side ornamented with a cobalt-filled incised bird with its head turned to the side, the reverse with a stylized leaf, (minor imperfections), ht. 4 3/8 in. Three small shallow rim chips, minor 1 in. line on side near base. Bird thought similar to one at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2012-08-12