Chestnut Jar with Saucer

anonymous, anonymous, anoniem, anoniem, c. 1700 - c. 1720

This type of vessel is traditionally called a ‘chestnut jar’ because, amongst others, roasted chestnuts were served in it. This vessel was made to order for a European client and to a European design. The knob in the shape of an eating squirrel fits in nicely with the jar’s function, although the creature is probably munching on grapes.

  • Artwork typeplatter, pot, posset pot
  • Object numberAK-RBK-1972-191
  • Dimensionsdiameter 12.8 cm x diameter 22.8 cm, height 14.6 cm x length 17.6 cm, height 2.7 cm, height 7.7 cm x diameter 12.7 cm, diameter 8.6 cm x diameter 15.6 cm, height 22.3 cm
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