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A face jug is a jug pottery which depicts a face. Early examples date from the 14th century,[1] . Most famously known vessels come from the North,South Carolina and Georgiaregions made by African-american slaves during the mid-1800s.Though the exact purpose of these vessels are unknown, many scholars believe them to be of either practical or spiritual value. Other names associated with African-American face jugs are Grotesque jars, Monkey Jars, or Face jars. [2]. Modern interpretations started appearing in the same regions during the 1940s.[3].
The Coventry Herbert Art Gallery and Museum exhibits a rare medieval face jug unearthed beside the site of the local Benedictine priory.[1]