Face jug

NameFace jug

Maker Marie Rogers

Place madeJugtown, Georgia, United States, North America

MediumElectric kiln fired ceramic (stoneware body, white clay eyes, porcelain teeth), glaze (albany slip and Gerstley borate)

DimensionsOverall: 10 7/16 x 6 1/2 x 6 11/16 in. (26.5 x 16.5 x 17 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, from the collection of Eric Zafran, FA.2010.96.

Object numberFA.2010.96.51

DescriptionFace jug with greenish-brown glaze but for white eyes with blue pupils and white teeth. Lizard behind and over proper right ear. Signed Marie Rogers behind proper left ear. Scribed on back of head "Let other see Jesus in you" and below chin "Count your blessing."