19th century, salt glazed stoneware, attributed to Wilkes County, the jug presents an allover sand-like heavy texture to the surface, a wide strap handle with thumb impression, a finely incised band of lines decorates both the spout and the shoulder, impressed on the upper shoulder "JC / !".

11.5 x 6 in.

For further information on this elusive potter please refer to Traditions inClay Spring 2013. (A partial reprint is available at this gallery).

Several rim chips otherwise fine.