Bidspirit auction | Southern Folk Art Stoneware Face

Southern Folk Art Stoneware Face Jug - A miniature American folk art stoneware face jug finished in a glossy dark brown glaze. The vessel is sculpted into a grotesque face featuring prominent, bulging yellow-glazed eyes with black pupils, a thick textured unibrow, large protruding ears, and a wide grinning mouth set with four square white-glazed teeth. The piece is constructed with a short central upright spout and a small strap handle attached to the rear. The underlying clay body is visible where glaze has chipped, showing a reddish-orange color. 3.5 inches in height 3 inches in width across the ears.