Jug

NameJug

Maker Matt Jones

Date2012

Place madeLeicester, North Carolina, United States, North America

MediumCeramic, glazed (wood-fired, combination salt and alkaline glazed stoneware)

Dimensions10 5/8 × 7 1/2 × 7 1/2 in. (27 × 19 × 19 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.2012.55.5

Object numberFA.2012.55.5

DescriptionJug, olive colored, with a blue and greenish tan glaze. The body of the jug is stamped with a variety of circular and square patterns. The patterns stop at the shoulder mostly, but some extend down toward the base. Two decorated rondelleshave a flower center and circular designs around the flower. Two strap handles have rounded bases with oval indentions. Rounded rim with dark brown ring encircling neck. Four light colored (kiln) marks on bottom. Signed "Matt Jones 2012" on bottom