Collection Highlights
The Daughters of Heber Reginald Bishop (Elizabeth, Harriet, Mary, and Edith)
ca. 1895
1905.22
Watercolor on ivory
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Leech jar and cover
Object name
Leech jar and cover
Date
1850-1900
Medium
Whiteware
Dimensions
Overall: 9 1/2 x 7 1/4 x 6 in. ( 24.1 x 18.4 x 15.2 cm )
Description
Cylindrical whiteware jar with cover; jar has flat circular side handles; cover has pierced holes and flat circular handle/finial; "Leeches" painted on body of jar.
Object Number
Z.2135ab
Marks
painted: in black on body of jar: "Leeches"
etched: on bottom: "1/2 g"
impressed: on bottom: "R[G?]"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
