The “Billy Joe Jug”
In 1794, Peter Craven, a potter and ancestor of Billy Joe Craven, arrived in the Northeastern part of the United States. As immigrants migrated South in the 1800's, the Craven family found the clay of North Georgia to be a source for making utilitarian pottery. The original focus was on functionality, any artistic appeal was a bonus to the Craven Pottery.
Individual characteristics of each piece of pottery enabled top each person to identify their person water or whiskey jug.
This face jug has individual character like no other jug in the world. This unique piece of pottery was handmade and signed by Billy Joe Craven. It was glazed and fired to 2300°F and is food safe.
This fun face jug has a lot of personality! It was hand-sculpted from red Georgia clay here in Gillsville, GA by Billy Joe Craven at Craven Pottery, Inc. The eyes and teeth are made from porcelain to give them a really shiny look. The glaze is a nice glossy green. Don't miss your chance to own this great piece of folk art!
Product code: Light Green and Blue Glazed Face Jug Topped with Melted Glass top by Billy Joe Craven