Fred Johnston (Seagrove, NC), Cobalt Polka Dot Pottery Jar

A large salt-glazed lidded jar with cobalt blue ground, black and white polka dot pattern, signed to underside and with an additional "J" stamp.

14 x 11 x 11 in.

Fred Johnston studied pottery in Seagrove, Alfred University, and Penn State University. His work can be found in several museum permanent collections, including the Mint Museum in Charlotte. He established Johnston & Gentithes Art Pottery in Seagrove with his wife in 1997.

A few light scratches and minor firing imperfections, and a couple of spots of what is likely white paint.

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