19th Century Native American Slip Painted Earthenware Water Jar modern design and certainly a great conversation

and certainly a great conversation piece anywhere

possibly dating from as early as the late 18th century

Most of the sewing machine parts are gone at this point

Perfect condition

especially

19th Century Native American Slip Painted Earthenware Water Jar modern design and certainly a great conversationThis large earthenware slip painted vessel has an incredible presence and physicality that make it feel like a very special object indeed. I purchased at an antique store in Missouri, and it took me quite a while to determine its origin, but I have just learned it is a mid to late 19th century water jug from San Luis Potosi, Mexico. The painting and roughness of the clay surface make it feel even older, ancient really, and it is definitely the sort of