Jar - Food Storage
Production date
Late 19th Century
Country
Australia
State/Province
Queensland
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Object detail
Description
Small ceramic food storage jar, rounded body leading to short, wide neck and mouth. A green glaze has been applied around the middle of a light buff body, leaving the top and base of the jar unglazed. A maker's mark with Chinese characters has been embossed on the base.
Classification
ARCHAEOLOGY Historical archaeology Overseas Chinese
PACKAGES AND CONTAINERS Jar food jar
ARCHAEOLOGY Historical archaeology Late 19th century
ARCHAEOLOGY Historical archaeology Domestic
PACKAGES AND CONTAINERS Jar food jar
ARCHAEOLOGY Historical archaeology Late 19th century
ARCHAEOLOGY Historical archaeology Domestic
Production date
Late 19th Century
Production place
Measurements
Dia.108 x H90 mm
Media/Materials description
ceramic
Signature/Marks
[chinese makers mark]
History and use
This ceramic food storage jar was manufactured in China in the late 19th century and was recovered from archaeological excavations at the Cairns' Chinatown in the early 2000s. This type and shape of jar is commonly found at overseas Chinese sites. This is an usual example, however, in that its bright green glaze is far more decorative than the dark brown colour usually used for storage containers.
Uploaded to the Web 27 May 2011.
Uploaded to the Web 27 May 2011.
Registration number
S904.363
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