Covered Bean Pot
Maker
Vernon Owens
(American, 20th Century)
Manufacturer
Jugtown Pottery
CultureAmerican
Date1992
MediumSalt glazed stoneware
DimensionsOverall: 8 1/2 x 9 in. (21.6 x 22.9 cm)
InscribedInscribed on bottom: "Vernon/Owens". Stamped on bottom with the date "1992" and Jugtown Pottery's round logo with Jugtown ware and theimage of a pitcher in the cneter.
Credit LineGift of Mark A. Clark
Object number93.23.2
Not on view
DescriptionThis covered bean pot has a bulbous shape with round cover surmounted by a spindle-shaped handle. Two ear-shaped handles are applied to the shoulder and the shoulder is decorated with double wavy incised lines. Mottled Salt glaze in shades of brown and light tan.Label TextVernon Owens American, Seagrove, North Carolina (b. 1941) Covered Bean Pot, 1992 Salt-glazed stoneware Gift of Mark A. Clark 93.23.2 Approved By: CLFExhibition History"Southern Pottery from the Collection of The Chrysler Museum", Norfolk, VA, March 3/4 - May 29, 1994.
