This is just a great early piece of American Folk Art. It is a crock that tells a story. I believe it is a long haired Drunk w a hat on the front looking at a drink w a crazy happy look. Then you see on the back what the drink did to him - made him turn into a devil and decapitate his whole body with all his members floating around his devil body w/ tail and knife in hand and sticking something up his butt of decapitated torso . All the designs are incised and decorated in blue. The design could be a Temperance piece or just a person struggling w/ alcohol and that person could be the potter who made it. Measures approx 12 inches tall 5 3/4 wide at bottom and 9.25 largest width. No restoration or repairs and I did black light it and all fine(please view the ancient most likely in the time period small fill on bottom side in which you can see in photo 11). I have made a video of the crock to show the condition better so please call me at 518 524-7815 or email me and I will send them to you.

WHAT'S TO LOVE - Its hard to believe the intended message until you study the design.

No restoration(one really old make do fill in repair on spot on bottom side as shown) and a solid piece. Please refer to and enlarge photos to view condition.