Old Redware Miniature Jar Blood Letting Vessel? Bulbous Shape Wide Surface Rim
Description: A very unusual miniature glazed antique southeastern Pennsylvania jar. The miniature jar, which we believe could have been a bloodletting vessel, has a bulbous shape and a very unusual wide flat surface rim. The jar is glazed both on the interior as well as the exterior. The jar which is ~2" high is a bit miss-shaped and has some glaze losses throughout. It also has many of the usual defects you would expect with all these primitive redware pieces such as pops, slubs, unglazed areas and uneven spots. Be that as it may, the jar is intact with no cracks, hairlines, or breaks. It is rather soiled but still looks great for a handmade piece. A nice and very unusual antique to add to your collection. Please carefully review the photos presented as they are part and parcel of our description.
Date: Unknown, but most likely from the late 1800s.
Origin: Most likely Southeastern Pennsylvania.
Size: Measures ~2" in diameter on top, ~1 1/4" in diameter at the base, and is ~2" high. The piece weighs almost 2 ounces.
Maker: Unknown.
Marks: Unmarked.
Distinguishing Characteristics - Most Interesting About The Piece: A beautiful miniature and very unusual handmade jar from Southeastern Pennsylvania. A beautiful redware piece, which deserves a prominent spot in your redware collection.
Condition: The unusual miniature jar is in overall good condition. The jar which is ~2" high is a bit miss-shaped and has glaze losses throughout. It also has many of the usual defects you would expect with all these primitive redware pieces such as pops, slubs, unglazed areas and uneven spots. Be that as it may, the jar is intact with no cracks, hairlines, or breaks. It is rather soiled but still looks great for a handmade small piece. The jar has general crazing to the glaze throughout, which is difficult to see, but is there. Please see photos for additional condition information and to appreciate the beauty of this piece.
