CONTAINER
CulturePrince Edward Island
Dimensions22.5 cm (8 7/8 in.)
15 x 81.5 x 13.5 x 28 cm (5 7/8 x 32 1/16 x 5 5/16 x 11 in.)Base
Other (Lid): 8 x 89.8 x 28 cm (3 1/8 x 35 3/8 x 11 in.)
Object numberHF.84.82.46 A-B
DescriptionAn earthenware container with lid. The base is cylindrical with space for two ear-shaped handles on opposite sides and a a rolled lip at the top edge. The dome-like cover has a raised knob at the center. The interior is glazed in yellow-orange. Rim, cover and exterior body brown-glazed. Applied in white pipe clay letters on the exterior is "CAKE". On the cover is one row of beading at perimeter and center with a double row of beading surrounded by arabesque and scroll-like coggle marks. On base, near rim, there is a double row of beading.Collections
