Cream Jug
Maker
Benjamin Wade Owen Sr.
(American, 1904-1983)
CultureAmerican
Date1960s
MediumAlkaline glazed stoneware
DimensionsOverall: 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm)
InscribedStamped on the bottom in a circle: Master/Ben Owen/Potter
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Ira Julian
Object number95.21.9
Not on view
DescriptionThis is an alkaline glazed stoneware cream jug. It is green shaded "frog skin" glazed jug with applied ear shaped handle; bulbous body with pinched out spout; two incised crossing wavy lines near top and four incised circles on shoulder.ProvenanceBenjamin Wade Owen, Sr.; bought from the artist by Mrs. Ira Julian; Gift of Mrs. Ira Julian to the Chrysler Museum of Art, 1995.
