Face Vessel, Presumed Ohio Sewer Tile / End of Day Pottery, Early-ish 20th c. plaques painted with one strategically placed

painted with one strategically placed black blob

with a few tiny scuff marks/discolorations

who signed and dated this in 1997

just a shade lighter than the blocks themselves

I really love the expression on the face of the dog here--a mix of resistance

Face Vessel, Presumed Ohio Sewer Tile / End of Day Pottery, Early-ish 20th c. plaques painted with one strategically placedThis face vessel is a piece of folk art sewer tile pottery, made by workers at the tile & pipe factories (especially in Ohio) during the late 19th to earlyish 20th centuries. To my eye it's an especially sensitive and soulful feeling example a self portrait I'd like to imagine. I especially love the color variation on the drippy glazing, making it seem as if our man has tears streaming down his face, especially on his left side, amplifying the