{"product_id":"rustic-handmade-stoneware-pitcher-with-sculpted-black-face-handle-unique-folk-art-studio-pottery-jug","title":"Wilford Dean Handmade Stoneware Pitcher with Sculpted Face Handle, North Carolina Folk Pottery","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003eThis exceptional handmade stoneware pitcher is an authentic example of Southern folk pottery by Wilford Dean, celebrated North Carolina folk artists known for their imaginative sculptural vessels. Wheel-thrown in traditional stoneware and finished with expressive hand-built details, this pitcher embodies the narrative spirit and humor that define Dean family pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003eThe warm brown, alkaline-glazed body features subtle throwing rings and natural glaze movement, emphasizing its handmade origin. What truly distinguishes this piece is the sculpted black-glazed face integrated into the handle, a hallmark of Wilford Dean’s work. The expressive facial features peer playfully over the rim, transforming a functional pitcher into a storytelling object rooted in Appalachian folk traditions. The contrast between the earthy glaze and the glossy black sculptural element creates strong visual depth and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1724\" data-end=\"2178\"\u003eBoth functional and sculptural, this pitcher reflects the Dean family’s approach to pottery as usable art—objects meant to be lived with, admired, and passed down. It would be a standout addition to a folk art collection, Southern pottery display, or rustic-modern interior. A genuine example of North Carolina’s rich ceramic heritage, this piece captures the whimsy, craftsmanship, and individuality for which Wilford and Nan Dean are widely recognized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"844\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDimensions: 8\" W x 8\" H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HOMMES + GARDENS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45477813649605,"sku":null,"price":348.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/5287\/7765\/files\/Rustic_Handmade_Stoneware_Pitcher_with_Sculpted_Black_Face_Handle_Unique_Folk_Art_Studio_Pottery_Jug.jpg?v=1765282740","url":"https:\/\/65c818-d2.myshopify.com\/products\/rustic-handmade-stoneware-pitcher-with-sculpted-black-face-handle-unique-folk-art-studio-pottery-jug","provider":"Hommes + Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}