American Made Southern Folk Pottery One-of-a-Kind Face Jug, 14" Tall Crying Devil

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 at 14 inches tall, the Crying Devil is distinguished by its crying eyes with long trailing tears, crimson red horns, textured beard, and warm, earthy brown glaze. Measures 14" high x 6.5" wide (ear to ear) with 4" 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
• Crying Devil is distinguished by its crying eyes with long trailing tears, crimson red horns, textured beard, and warm, earthy brown glaze
• Artisan-made in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina
• Measures 14" high x 6.5" wide (ear to ear) with 4" diameter base