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Salt Jar
Salt Jar
Salt Jar

Salt Jar

DateLate 19th Century
Object NameJar
Mediumpottery
ClassificationsCeramics
DimensionsHeight: 24 cm
Rim: 22.4cm
Base: 20.5cm
Lid: 17cm
AcquisitionPurchased in 1959.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS001698
Keywords
About MeGlazed Salt Jar from the late 19th century with two tone finish. Used to store salt in the kitchen. Salt cellars are known, in various forms, by assorted names including open salt, salt dip, standing salt, master salt, and salt dish. A master salt is the large receptacle from which the smaller, distributed, salt dishes are filled; according to fashion or custom it was lidded, or open, or covered with a cloth. A standing salt is a master salt, so-named because it remained in place as opposed to being passed. A trencher salt is a small salt cellar located next to the trencher (i.e., place setting).Open salt and salt dip refer to salt dishes that are uncovered.

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