This is a charming, rustic example of a small stoneware rice storage jar produced by the Moira Pottery Co. Ltd.
The canister is approximately cylindrical in shape, narrowing in slightly before merging with the galleried rim. The latter is crudely glazed in brown; the remainder of the body is a pale beige stoneware colour.
On one side, it is transfer printed with an ornate cartouche in black containing the word ‘RICE’.
The base is unglazed and marked off-centre with the words ‘MADE IN ENGLAND BY MOIRA POTTERY CO. LTD’.
The wood-effect plastic lid is discoid in shape and fitted with a rubber seal on the interior. The seal has dried over time and therefore does not fit as closely with the body as it should.
It has a maximum height (including the lid) of approximately 10.6cm, with a diameter across the rim of about 8.9cm and across the base of about 8.3cm.
It has an unwrapped weight of 430g.
It is in excellent condition, with no chips or cracks. There are a couple of glaze misses on the body, which are manufacturing artefacts.
| Weight | 1.0 kg |
|---|---|
| Boxed | No |
| Main Colour | Brown (Light) |
| Manufacturer | Moira Pottery Co. Ltd |
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