American Made Southern Folk Pottery One-of-a-Kind Face Jug, 13" Tall Green Weeper

A form of folk art at its finest, the American face jug is influenced by a marvelous melting pot of cultures, serving as a representation of the America's people, history, and culture. Today's pottery artists continue the classic tradition of face jugs and enchant us with whimsical faces and one-of-a-kind creations. Face Jugs are traditionally adorned with exaggerated, hand-sculpted facial details that reflect whimsical or wondrous personalities. Crafted by hand in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina, this face jug is shaped from stoneware clay and high-fired to a sturdy, permanent finish. Standing 13 inches tall, the Green Weeper is distinguished by its crying eyes with long trailing tears, detailed teeth, double handles, and earthy green glaze. Measures 13" high x 6.5" wide (ear to ear) with 5" diameter base . Signed by the artist on bottom.

• A form of folk art at its finest, today's pottery artists continue the classic tradition of face jugs and enchant us with whimsical faces and one-of-a-kind creations
• Face Jugs are traditionally adorned with exaggerated, hand-sculpted facial details that reflect whimsical or wondrous personalities
• The Green Weeper is distinguished by its crying eyes with long trailing tears, detailed teeth, double handles, and earthy green glaze.
• Artisan-made in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina
• Measures 13" high x 6.5" wide (ear to ear) with 5" diameter base