Kinetic Horned Clown Face Jug – Studio Art Pottery Sculpture – Signed “IX” – Mouth Opens – One-of-a-Kind

Hand-sculpted ceramic clown jug with twisted horns and wooden finial. Pulling the top lifts an internal mechanism that opens and closes the mouth — an ingenious bit of kinetic engineering. Signed with artist’s symbol and Roman numerals “IX,” consistent with two companion pieces from the same series. Exceptional glaze work and sculptural skill. Approx. 12″ tall. Excellent condition.

The quality of execution is extraordinary — finely modeled facial features, symmetrical horns, precise teeth, and expertly controlled glaze depth. This is not folk pottery in the naïve sense; it’s the work of a skilled studio ceramic artist working in the expressive/outsider tradition.

Condition: Excellent. No chips, cracks, or repairs noted. One-of-a-kind sculptural work ideal for collectors of contemporary studio ceramics, dark surrealism, and Southern art traditions