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Jar or craggan

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From Lewis

Postcard of Jar or craggan.
000-100-003-199-C
© National Museums Scotland

Jar or craggan

This hand-made clay jar or 'craggan' was made in Lewis in the Outer Hebrides.

There is a label on the side of the jar which reads 'Craggan or Hand-made Jar of Clay from the Island of Lewis / By A. Sholto Douglas Esq'.


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Online ID: 000-100-003-199-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MEK 11
Date: 18th/19th century
Material: Pottery, red and light brown clay. Inscription: Label on side of jar: Craggan or Hand-made Jar of Clay from the Island of Lewis / By A. Sholto Douglas Esq.
Dimensions: 225 mm H x 220 mm approx D; mouth 80 mm max D
What: Craggan
Subject: Post-medieval pottery and porcelain (NMAS Classification)
Who: A. Sholto Douglas
Where: Scotland, Ross and Cromarty, Lewis
Event:
Description: Craggan of red and light brown clay with a label on the side inscribed 'Craggan or Hand-made Jar of Clay from the Island of Lewis / By A. Sholto Douglas Esq.'
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