(Randolph and Moore Counties, North Carolina, b.1827 d.1895) salt glaze jug, rounded shoulder stamped "J.D.CRAVEN", applied looping strap handle, collared spout, 11-1/2 in.; small salt glaze jar form, stamped "J.D.CRAVEN" with coggle wheel "2" under one of two lug handles, thick down turned rim, 11-1/4 in.
Provenance: From the collection of the Ackland Art Museum, Gift of Charles Millard, sold to benefit acquisition funds
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From the collection of the Ackland Art Museum, Gift of Charles Millard, sold to benefit acquisition funds
glaze voids and anomalies as made, surface wear and abrasions, clay body frits, jug in good condition, jar with 8 in. hairline down from rim on one side, 4 in. hairline down from rim on the other side, 1 in. and 1-1/2 in. loss to edges of handles, another small chip, rim wear, kiln debris on base
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