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Urn (lid)

late 1700s - 1800s

England, late 18th or 19th century

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Medium
earthenware
Measurements
Overall: 17.8 cm (7 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Leonard C. Hanna Jr. 1958.64.b
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Location
Not on view
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A marbled earthenware lid transitions from a spherical knob through a flared collar to a conical base. Variegated bands of dark brown, tan, and cream swirl fluidly, wrapping horizontally around the shoulder before streaking diagonally down the body. The polished, glossy finish reflects light at the crown, emphasizing the smooth, continuous flow of colors across the multi-tiered form.

Urn (lid)

late 1700s - 1800s

England, late 18th or 19th century

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