Untitled 1845 - 1855

This stoneware jug, created by an anonymous potter from Edgefield District, South Carolina, between 1845 and 1855, is a striking example of American folk art. The jug's design is dominated by a prominent, stylized face with exaggerated features, often referred to as a "face jug" or "slave jug". These jugs were typically made by enslaved potters using local materials and techniques, and they often served as both functional vessels and expressive works of art. The expressive features of the face, coupled with the rich brown glaze, give this jug a unique and powerful presence.