Accession Number

2007.005.003a-b

Alternate Name

slop bucket or slop pail

Description

An earthenware slop jar with removable strainer and rattan handle, the jar (a) with multi-coloured transfer-print design of wild roses and acanthus leaves, the wild rose-decorated strainer (b) with a raised nodule at its bottom, beneath it three slit-type openings for water drainage.

Narrative

This slop jar is part of an 8-piece toiletry set. The set includes a large water-pitcher and basin. The user would wash in the basin and pour the dirty water from it into the jar when finished. The basin could be re-filled and the user could rinse themselves or resume washing.

Toilet sets of this size are very rare. Slop jars with surviving strainers and their rattan handles still intact are equally rare.  

History of Use

Unknown.

Dimensions

29 cm
28.5 cm

Material

Ceramic, earthenware; rattan

Technique

Fired; Handmade; Transfer printed