Lanier Meaders Glazed Stoneware Face Jug

Lot: 16

Mossy Creek, Georgia.
Dated 1988.
Quillan Lanier Meaders (Georgia, US 1917 - 1998). Glazed stoneware face jug with blue-black black painted on white ceramic eyeballs, white ceramic teeth in open mouth under pointed upper lip, dimple to chin, fairly natural ears under spout, with applied strap handle. Translucent streaky green glaze on putty colored stoneware body.
Incised signature in script to underside, Lanier Meaders and 1988.
Approximate dimensions: 9 3/4 inches high..
Condition: Overall condition is very good. The glaze is fairly gritty, which creates a textured feel typical light pitting, rough areas and streaky glaze. To chin, a piece of grit also,
Lanier Meaders, of Mossy Creek Georgia, is a member of the Meaders family of face jug makers. The Meaders Face Jugs are among the most famous of Southern stoneware face jugs. At times whimsical, off-putting and curious, collectors have found the face jugs of Lanier Meaders irresistible.

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