Pennsylvania German Covered Jar Rendered by Henry Moran (artist) watercolor and gouache on paperboard overall: 38.1 x 26.6 cm (15 x 10 1/2 in.) Original IAD Object: om(?) 128Dia om(?) 195High Index of American Design 1943.8.8006

From the Tour: Pennsylvania German Folk Art from the Index of American Design
Object 4 of 23

This sgrafitto jar is dated 1830. As Pennsylvania German potters became more experienced, techniques and styles became bold and assured. The design of curved tulip leaves and petals, scallops, dots, and borders is highlighted by touches of green in the glaze.

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