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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Ring Jug
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.

Ring Jug

Maker Burlon Craig
CultureAmerican
Date1980s
MediumAlkaline glazed stoneware
InscribedStamped on bottom: "B.B.Craig/Vale, N.C.
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number94.29.2
Not on view
DescriptionThis is a round jug with a foot for standing. It has a mottled brown alkaline glaze. These ring jugs were carried by farmers over their arms to hold water while working in their fields. This type of jug is extremely difficult to make.

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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
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