The next time I need to carry water as a civilian, this is what I want:
Per the seller, it dates to approximately 1830's. It's a lovely transferware pattern, with birds and florals. The side view shows the construction very clearly - two bowl forms joined to form the vessel.
This form has existed for centuries, here's an early example:
The transferware example lacks handles and was most likely formed of two molded half forms, not wheel thrown, but the similarity of shape is quite clear.
A gourd is much lighter weight to carry, but transferware is just so, so pretty!
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