mustard pot

Object NameCovered Mustard Pot

Made FromLead Glass

Date1830-1840

Place MadeUnited States, New England

TechniquePressed

SizeOverall H: 16.4 cm; (a) Mustard Pot H: 9 cm, Diam: 16.7 cm; (b) Cover H: 5.2 cm, Diam: 10.4 cm

Accession Number59.4.80

Credit LineGift of Louise S. Esterly

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery

Physical DescriptionCovered Mustard Pot. Colorless lead glass; pressed. (a) Cylindrical shape; one side with "ear-shape" handle; sides with "peacock eyes" alternately stippled and cross-hatched; circular base with multi-rayed sunburst, surrounded by circle of beading. (b) Round, flat lid with flattened round knob and "peacock eyes" on underside; cut- out for spoon on one side.
Provenance

Source Louise S. Esterly - 1959-09-01