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19th Century Texas Stoneware Pottery Jar with Olive Alkaline Glaze

$1,210
£916.46
€1,052.53
CA$1,695.61
A$1,843.47
CHF 977.41
MX$22,098.47
NOK 12,422.35
SEK 11,380.56
DKK 7,866.30

About the Item

A fine example of early Southern craftsmanship, this 19th-century Texas stoneware jar embodies the utilitarian artistry that defined rural pottery traditions of the American South. Hand-thrown from dense stoneware clay, this jar features a robust ovoid form with a slightly flared rim and two applied lug handles for easy lifting. The vessel is coated in a lustrous olive-green alkaline glaze, a signature finish of Southern pottery that was both functional and decorative. The glaze varies beautifully across the surface, revealing subtle drips, runs, and areas of ash accumulation from the wood-fired kiln process. The piece shows the potter’s turning rings and tool marks, testifying to its handmade origin. The base exhibits rich firing coloration and oxidation marks from decades of use and natural aging. The rim shows minor glaze losses, consistent with a utilitarian piece of this age. Light surface crazing adds to the authenticity and visual character of the glaze, giving the jar an appealing patina. Texas potteries of the 1800s—particularly those influenced by Southern alkaline glaze traditions from Georgia and South Carolina—produced vessels like this for everyday storage of dry goods, pickling, and liquids. This jar stands as a testament to the practicality and beauty of early frontier craftsmanship. Its survival in such complete form speaks to both the skill of its maker and the durability of true Southern stoneware. A collector’s piece that blends history, form, and earthy charm, ideal for display in a country home, Americana collection, or museum setting.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)Diameter: 10 in (25.4 cm)
  • Style:
    American Classical (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Clay,Stoneware,Hand-Carved
  • Place of Origin:
    United States
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good antique condition. Exhibits typical age wear, glaze crazing, firing marks, oxidation to the base; structurally solid and stable with no major cracks or repairs.
  • Seller Location:
    West Hollywood, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9169247396462

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