Stoneware Jar c. 1940

This stoneware jar, created by American artist Charles Caseau around 1940, is a fine example of utilitarian pottery. The jar's simple form and subtle blue and brown glaze are characteristic of the artist's style. The inscription "C.C.Rolius, New York" suggests the jar was commissioned for a specific purpose, possibly for a local grocery store or food distributor. Caseau was a prolific ceramicist whose work often featured traditional shapes and techniques, making his pieces both functional and aesthetically pleasing.