A Rare Late-18th or Early-19th Century Red Earthenware Pitcher from Southeastern Massachusetts

Earlier this week, I posted pictures of a rare late-eighteenth or early-nineteenth century large southeastern Massachusetts red earthenware pitcher that I had acquired from Pennsylvania. The pitcher was also reportedly just discovered in Pennsylvania, as well. But I had also written that I would post better pictures once the object had arrived.

Nonetheless, I was not surprised yesterday when I opened the box to see this object and the glaze colors were actually more vibrant than what I had shown in the original pictures. I had also suspected that it would appear brighter; however, I was also impressed with the size of this object standing 10 5/8 inches tall.

This is actually an extremely rare form to find today. I have not previously seen this form in any museum or private collection that I have viewed; although, the southeastern Massachusetts attribution is obvious based on the shape of the classic southeastern Massachusetts jar that can be seen in the ovoid form. But the attribution is also supported by the handle, the base and the glaze.

Note: Here is a link to the original article about this pitcher that I posted earlier this week, which discusses the jar that can be seen in the ovoid shape that the potter used to make this wonderful object.

Southeastern Massachusetts Pitcher

My Niece, Alexis Pictured with the Southeastern Mass. Pitcher

Late-18th or Early-19th Century Red Earthenware Pitcher Attributed to Southeastern Mass.

Recently Discovered in Pennsylvania

Circa 1780-1820

Stands 10 5/8" Tall

See Article for More Information

 Another View of the Pitcher

View of the Handle

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