dated 2008, a vibrant and imaginative example of contemporary South Carolina folk art by Lancaster native Marvin Bailey, a self-taught potter who transitioned from traditional utilitarian forms to highly expressive face jugs after being inspired by his father's collection of North Carolina pottery; this particular piece showcases Bailey’s signature whimsical yet macabre aesthetic, featuring a bold, colorful palette and a rich, dripped glaze that accentuates the sculpted, anthropomorphic features of the devil figure, serving as a testament to the artist’s rise within the regional pottery circuit and his mastery of narrative ceramic sculpture; signed and dated to the base; measures approximately 6" H x 7" in diameter; good condition.