Virgina cobalt decorated jar, J. M. Barlow

Southwest Virginia cobalt decorated stoneware jar with salt glaze, stamped "J M Barlow, 4". Cobalt decorated with a pair of three stemmed flowers with cobalt highlighting the stamped name and size. Barlow was born in 1856 in Virginia and worked in Washington County, specifically in the W. Abingdon district circa 1880. He later had stoneware shops in Alum Wells and Ocala. Condition - Overall very good condition with minor chip to inside rim. 13 1/2" height. 19th century. A similar elaborately decorated example is pictured on page 146 in "The Great Road Style" book, by Betsy K. White.