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Face jug
Face jug
Face jug
Museum of International Folk Art

Face jug

NameFace jug
Maker Lanier Meaders (1917 - 1998)
Date1981
Place madeMossy Creek, Georgia, United States, North America
MediumCeramic, glaze, white clay or stone eyes and teeth
DimensionsOverall: 10 3/16 x 7 1/2 x 7 1/16 in. (25.9 x 19 x 18 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, from the collection of Eric Zafran, FA.2010.96.
Object numberFA.2010.96.52
DescriptionDeep olive green glazed face jug with white teeth and eyeballs with dark blue pupils. Man's face with spout and handle. Signed on bottom Lanier Meaders 1-1-81 and the #17.
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