A GLAZED CERAMIC JUG BY SOUTHERN FOLK ARTIST, AMERICAN, EARLY 20TH CENTURY of rounded shape, depicting Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, against a earth toned ground of dark green and burnt orange. Adam and Eve dressed in leaves, holding stakes are depicted on either side of the tree of knowledge of good and evil, baring the forbidden fruit, and the snake is wrapped around the tree trunk. inscribed illegibly and factory mark on bottom. height: 39 cm (15 3/8 in.). CONDITION The jug appears in good condition. Fine, stable and age-appropriate craquelure overall. Loss of paint to tree of knowledge and forbidden fruit, most notably to the lower right. Lower right on side of jug shows white paint splatter. Inspection under UV shows no apparent signs of restoration. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.