Jar c. 1938

"Jar" is a stoneware jar, hand-painted with cobalt blue slip, depicting a stylized floral motif, by John Tarantino. The work is dated c. 1938 and was made at the "Jordan River Pottery," a location identified on the jar as being "West 12th Street, Elizabeth, N.J." The piece is signed by the artist, John Tarantino, and depicts a popular folk art motif often found on crocks and jugs from the mid-19th to the 20th century. This work is a fine example of American folk pottery, showcasing the traditional hand-painting techniques that are popular in folk art.