Kirksey's Crossroads, Edgefield District, South Carolina, circa 1850s, runny olive green alkaline glaze from shoulder to mid body and base on one side, mottled lighter olive green glaze to lower body, large tapered ovoid form, applied kaolin slip triple wavy line decoration to front and back shoulder of jar between large 6 in. flared applied lug handles, short neck, tooled down angled rim, likely 8 gallons, 17-3/4 in.
Provenance: A Private Charleston, South Carolina Collection
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A Private Charleston, South Carolina Collection
glaze voids and anomalies as made, small 3/8 in. clay body firing blowout under handle, very little evidence of use, a few white residue streaks down side of jar, light base edge wear, great condition with great presentation
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