Lobed Food Storage Jar
901
Physical Qualities
Stoneware with white glaze over white slip, 4 1/8 H x 6 5/16 Diam. in. (10.5 x 16 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Robert Ballentine, Baltimore
Object Number
1997.272
Low everted foot with beveled rim; interior of foot convex, raised to a shallow point. The lower body is divided into 8 shallow lobes; double incised lines run around top of shoulder; raised ridge at bottom of neck. Glaze was wiped from rim.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 1997; Dr. Robert Ballentine, Baltimore (acquired by donor in early 1940's?); Ralph M. Chait, New York
Inscribed: ON BOTTOM: paper label, 'R/C / No. 6358 / CHINA'
