Why does a pottery jug have a face?
In light of the anthropomorphic language we employ to describe pottery (foot, waist, belly, shoulder, neck), a jug’s form seems to be a perfect abstraction of a head. So applying the face to a jug can almost be seen as the punchline in the discussion of pottery form and human anatomy.
Where did the first face jugs come from?
African Ancestry Most scholars agree that the first face jugs were made in Edgefield, South Carolina by African slaves who labored in the pottery factories there. They are very small (the examples above measure between 5 and 9 inches tall and are thought to have been made between 1860 and 1880).
How big is a Wedgwood and co pitcher jug?
What a nice pitcher jug you have by the way – 17cm is about 6.5 inches – just right for filling with milk for the family breakfast table (my mother hated bottles or cartons on the table!). The Wedgwood & Co pottery, founded 1860 (became a “Limited Company” in 1900) by Enoch Wedgwood of Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.
Where does Stuart Lonsdale make Gouda pottery?
In this interview, Stuart Lonsdale talks about Gouda pottery, focusing especially on the designs and the artists’ markings. Based in England, Stuart can be contacted via his website, Gouda Design, which is a member of our Hall of Fame.
How can you tell the difference between Japanese and American pottery?
The American pieces feel like they have “heavy bottoms” and often the walls are thicker than Japan and other foreign potteries. The clay color is the first thing I see on the bottom of any piece of pottery, and certain colors can identify the maker.
How can you tell how old a piece of pottery is?
While I have appraised and authenticated pieces of pottery dating as far back as the era of the ancient Egyptians, the classical Greeks, and the Pre-Columbians, knowing how old a piece of pottery is just by looking at it takes lots of expertise and even more practice. Very old pieces are not marked, stamped or numbered like 20th Century pieces.
When did they start saying ” made in ” on pottery?
The phrase “made in” followed by the name of a country of origin was introduced and widely used after 1900. For instance, pieces of Van Briggle pottery have a variety of marks.
How to date a piece of pottery from the 1800s?
Here are some tips on how to understand pottery marks and how to date a piece of pottery from the 1900s. If your piece can’t be dated using the tips below, it might be from the 1800s. Read my tips on how to date pottery pieces from the 1800s. The term “patented” can regularly be found on pottery pieces made after 1900.
