Rare Lanier Meaders (Cleveland, GA) Devil Face Jug, circa 1970

Fall 2025 Stoneware Auction

Lot #: 310

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Rare Alkaline-Glazed Stoneware Devil Face Jug, Signed "Lanier Meaders," Cleveland, GA origin, circa 1970, ovoid jug with applied clay devil's face including horns, kaolin eyes with black-slip pupils, pierced ears, round nose, and open mouth with large quartz teeth. The ear's original piercings include later fired clay and wire earrings made by Billy Meaders. Surface covered in a mottled olive-green to cream-green alkaline glaze, semi-gloss throughout most of jug and matte at base. Underside incised with Lanier Meaders signature. A prized and rarely-produced Meaders face vessel form, this devil jug features modeling, glaze, and rock teeth application all dating it to a relatively early period in this potter's production. Excellent condition. H 9 3/8".



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