Artist
Michael Simon
(American, 1947 - 2021)
Jar in the Persian style, long neck bird
Date2003
MediumStoneware with salt glaze
DimensionsOverall: 14 × 9 1/4 × 9 1/4 in. (35.6 × 23.5 × 23.5 cm)
Other (lid only): 3 1/4 × 8 × 8 in. (8.3 × 20.3 × 20.3 cm)
Other (jar only): 11 1/4 × 9 1/4 × 9 1/4 in. (28.6 × 23.5 × 23.5 cm)
Other (lid only): 3 1/4 × 8 × 8 in. (8.3 × 20.3 × 20.3 cm)
Other (jar only): 11 1/4 × 9 1/4 × 9 1/4 in. (28.6 × 23.5 × 23.5 cm)
Credit LineGeorgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia; Gift of Susan Roberts
Object number2023.283.1-2
Large ovoid jug (5 gallon), one handle with "double booge" neck/spout, Eastern Piedmont of NC origin
Unknown maker, probably a member of the Fox or Loy/Webster families, Eastern Piedmont, NC
ca. 1830-60
