Lot #: 337
Price Realized: $590.00
($500 hammer, plus 18% buyer's premium)
PLEASE NOTE: This result is 7 years old, and the American ceramics market frequently changes. Additionally, small nuances of color, condition, shape, etc. can mean huge differences in price. If you're interested in having us sell a similar item for you, please contact us here.
Early-Period Alkaline-Glazed Stoneware Face Jug, Signed "Lanier Meaders", Cleveland, GA origin, circa 1965, squat-shaped jug with applied clay face including bulging, glazed eyes with black pupils, a pointed nose, wavy ears, and an open mouth, formed without teeth. Surface covered in an olive-colored alkaline glaze. Underside incised "Lanier Meaders". Handle broken into three pieces and reglued. Otherwise excellent condition. H 8 1/2".
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