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Collection Item: Cruet (domestic)

Basic info

Collection
Decorative Arts
Object name
Cruet (domestic)
Pepper pot
Object category
Ceramic
Creators
Unknown (Potter)
Description
A salt glazed stoneware pepper pot moulded in the shape of a woman's head with two faces. The top of the woman's head is pierced with a diamond shaped pattern of holes. The base is turned. The pepper pot is buff coloured highlighted with brow glaze on the hair and stand.
Production date start
1830
Production date end
1900
Period
Victorian

More info

Identification

Object number
YORYM : 2001.8267
Alternative number
Ht2998
Number of objects
1
Classification code
2.663
Classification scheme
SHIC
ID
15001882

Physical Characteristics

Materials
Earthenware (Whole)
Dimensions
Whole height 9.6 cm
Base diameter 5.2 cm

Production

Creators
Unknown (Potter)