The first thing you need to know is no, they didn’t scare me. My mother collected “face jugs” and they were just part of our North Georgia weekend cabin decor like the old quilts and antique furniture. But I see how you could imagine them freaking me out. I guess I always thought they were mildly amusing and weird, but not frightening. This one, and others like it we owned, were made by Lanier Meaders an acclaimed folk potter. In fact, if you like it, you can buy this jug at auction March 24-26, 2017. You can bid online. If you want to check out this jug and others from my family collection, go here and search for keyword “bloodworth.” Maybe one of these would look great on your mantle. Or frightening your children.