Lidded Jar

NameJar, pot

Maker Daniel Johnston

CultureU.S. South

Place madeSeagrove, North Carolina, United States, North America

MediumCeramic, white slip-painted decoration, wood-fired stoneware.

Dimensions9 5/8 × 7 5/16 × 7 5/16 in. (24.5 × 18.5 × 18.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.2013.36.5ab

Object numberFA.2013.36.5ab

DescriptionRound brown and white lidded jar with pear-like curves and natural ash runs. White slip-painted Thai-inspired lotus design over top 2/3rds of vessel, on lid. Small, rounded lip on base and edge of lid, pointed round handle with dark band where it meets the lid.