161: A STRIKING 19TH C. AMERICAN BEEHIVE STONEWARE JUG

The sloping shoulder form displaying an interesting highly figured salt glaze in shades of umber and gold, a bee-sting like flourish decoration applied by hand in cobalt blue slip below numeral 4.
Measures 16 x 11 inches.
Very good condition. There are no chips, cracks, repairs.
Provenance: The 45-year collection of Michael and Donna Hayes, West Plains, Missouri.
$175 - $250