A Large 19th Century Red Earthenware Jar Found Decades Ago in Virginia

With the sale of the Thomas J. Myers (1807-1863) red earthenware jug yesterday at Crowded House Auctions in Mooresville, Indiana, which is thought to have been made in Smyth County, Virginia during the 1850s-1860s period, I wanted to show this large nineteenth century red earthenware jar that I acquired out of Virgina about 15-20 years ago. I always felt this piece had a chance of being made in southwest Virginia, although it also shares characteristics with the Myers jug, as well as another jug made by Myers that sold at Case Antiques in the summer of 2023. 

However, in the case of this jar, it seems to have a similar footed base, a similar glaze color and a similar use of three incised lines as the two referenced stamped Myers jugs: http://www.earlyamericanceramics.com/2024/12/a-19th-century-red-earthenware-jug.html.

19th Century Red Earthenware Jar Found Decades Ago in Virginia

19th Century Red Earthenware Jar Found in Virginia About 15-20 Years Ago

Possibly Made in Southwest Virginia

Stands 11" Tall

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Another View of the Jar

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Another View of the Jar

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A View of the Foot at the Base

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A View of the Base

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