Michael Gates Pottery Jug 2012
Updated October 17, 2026
| Lot number | 100 |
| Category | Pottery, China & Glass |
| Auction | Antique Auction Extravaganza -oddities, scarce and cool |
| Date | November 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM EST |
| Auction house | Buttermilk Farms Auction |
| Location | Bryson City, North Carolina |
Signed and dated miniature jug by well known North Carolina folk potter, Michael Gates, 2012. Michael is an acclaimed 6th generation NC heritage potter. He is a descendant of the historic Reinhardt pottery family and carries on the traditional, highly collectible pre industrial methods of the Catawba Valley pottery tradition. He often digs his own local clay and fires his works using classic Southern methods. He is famously known for his expressive folk art face jugs. This piece measures 4.5" tall.
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