J. Daves | Ceramic "Ugly Jug"
By J. Daves
This striking ceramic jug by J. Daves, signed and impressed “JDG” with the date May ’93 on the bottom, draws from the Southern folk art tradition of the "ugly jug." With exaggerated facial features—bulging eyes, pronounced teeth, and a twisted, expressive character—the piece leans fully into its raw, handmade identity.
The glaze is rich and layered, highlighting the contours and imperfections that make folk pottery so deeply tactile and alive. Both playful and eerie, this jug is not merely functional—it's sculptural storytelling in ceramic form.
By J. Daves
This striking ceramic jug by J. Daves, signed and impressed “JDG” with the date May ’93 on the bottom, draws from the Southern folk art tradition of the "ugly jug." With exaggerated facial features—bulging eyes, pronounced teeth, and a twisted, expressive character—the piece leans fully into its raw, handmade identity.
The glaze is rich and layered, highlighting the contours and imperfections that make folk pottery so deeply tactile and alive. Both playful and eerie, this jug is not merely functional—it's sculptural storytelling in ceramic form.
By J. Daves
This striking ceramic jug by J. Daves, signed and impressed “JDG” with the date May ’93 on the bottom, draws from the Southern folk art tradition of the "ugly jug." With exaggerated facial features—bulging eyes, pronounced teeth, and a twisted, expressive character—the piece leans fully into its raw, handmade identity.
The glaze is rich and layered, highlighting the contours and imperfections that make folk pottery so deeply tactile and alive. Both playful and eerie, this jug is not merely functional—it's sculptural storytelling in ceramic form.
Details
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Height: 11 in.
Circumference: 22 in.
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Glazed ceramic
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Signed Chester Hewell on verso
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Folk art
Ugly jug tradition
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Folk art / Ugly jug tradition
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Impressed “JDG” and “May 93” on bottom
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