Marvin Bailey 10" Bear Hugging a Jug DP6063

This jug by SC potter Marvin Bailey is a compelling blend of traditional Southern stoneware form and narrative surface design. Thrown with a classic rounded body and applied handle, the piece is elevated by its richly textured glaze—an ochre-to-amber surface that pools and breaks across the form, emphasizing movement and depth. What distinguishes this jug is the applied sculptural element: a glossy black bear climbing the vessel, gripping the shoulder and handle in mid-ascent. The contrast between the dark, high-gloss bear and the warm, earthy glaze of the jug creates a striking visual tension, merging functional pottery with storytelling and folk expression.

Rooted in the traditions of Southern pottery while embracing a playful, figural sensibility, this piece stands as both a utilitarian reference and a sculptural object—appealing to collectors of contemporary folk art and regional ceramics alike.

10" tall, about 9" wide and with a 5.5" base.

Ships with tracking and insurance for $20 within the continental USA only.