Earthenware tobacco jar
Acc.no: PEZPH : 2000.88
Identification
Description: Slip glazed earthenware tobacco jar, made by Michael Cardew in St. Ives, mid 1925-6. Light green glaze with brick red base. Has the word'tobacco' sgraffitoed onto the side. Lid has knob in centre and a sgraffitoed block pattern. Various chips in lid and very large crack along base of pot, as well as chips. There are two illegible potters marks on base. On base is a sticker which reads '12 B'. Inside rim of pot is the mark 'L1981.5.2' which probably refers to the museum which previously owned it.
Description
Production
Date: 1925
Person: Cardew, Michael
Category: Social History
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