Agateware pottery ball mocha coloured variagated slip surface decorated .Early 19thc English

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£775

Dated: 1820 English

A rare pottery surface decorated agateware ball with mocha related colours. A most unusual and rare piece. The ball is thickly potted with two air holes and the various coloured slips are strongly applied. The ball is a wonderful item and I have no idea if it was produced for a purpose other than decoration.

Diameter: 4.5 inches

Current Condition: Fine unrestored and clean condition.

Provenance: Private collection of a lady from London (retired antique dealer in Portobello Road).

£775    $891

Description

A rare pottery surface decorated agateware ball with mocha related colours.
A most unusual and rare piece.
The ball is thickly potted with two air holes and the various coloured slips are strongly applied.
The ball is a wonderful item and I have no idea if it was produced for a purpose other than decoration.