Early clear (orange) glazed earthenware circular platter unusually slip decorated with the profile of a bear within a shield, underside with Jugtown circular stamp. Possibly intended to represent the symbol for New Bern, NC.

16 in.

From the collection of the late Bragg Cox, Cary, North Carolina

A few minor edge flea bites; original glaze inclusions which attest to the early date of this piece; crazing to the slip.