Trencher

Trencher

Public Domain

CultureEnglish
Titles
  • Trencher
Datec. 1775–1825
Made inEngland
MediumLead-glazed earthenware with slip
Dimensions20 × 16 in. (50.8 × 40.6 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Miss Ima Hogg
Object numberB.72.105
Non exposé

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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
DescriptionThe surface of this large trencher is decorated with two colors of thin, liquid clay called slip. In this example, the potter added visual interest by pulling an instrument across the stripes of wet slip to give a somewhat jagged appearance to the lines.
ProvenanceMiss Ima Hogg; given to MFAH, 1972.

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