Dark Memory Jug

Description

Memoryware jug with a moody dark patina, c. third quarter nineteenth century. The jug is layered with tiny objects, including jewelry, toys, bones, broken china, arrowheads, buttons, bottles, coins—and so on.

These seemingly inconsequential things may have been consequential to their one-time owner — such memory assemblages brought together bits and pieces meaningful to their makers, with some examples created to memorialize the dead. An evocative example of this American folk art tradition.

Included in the “Gate of Memories: Things Forgotten” collection.

Condition

Perfect imperfect condition with minor losses and chips to assemblage.

Measurements

9.75 x 6 inches.

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