MakerAttributed to
Kimik Pottery Co. (American, 1870–1900)American, 1870–1900
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Two-Gallon Jar
Datec. 1875–1900
Made inTexas, United States
MediumSalt-glazed stoneware
Dimensions12 × 9 1/8 in. diameter (30.5 × 23.2 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of William J. Hill
Object numberB.2012.86
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Ceramics Study Room
On view
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Department
Bayou BendObject Type
German immigrant Lee Kimik established a pottery in Limestone County, Texas, in the 1870s. In the German tradition, he used salt glazing for his wares.
This jar features a band of incised lines decorating its shoulder, as well as a two-gallon capacity mark.
Provenance[Jon St. Clair, Austin]; purchased by William J. Hill (1934–2018), Houston, 2000; given to MFAH, 2012.
Exhibition HistorySince it was first lent in 2010, the Kimik jar has been on exhibition in the Ceramics Study Room.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscribed on bottom: W, #6, WJH / #6
Incised on the shoulder: 2
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