Johann Maresch
Q: This terra-cotta container in the shape of a squash or melon with an older black man figure on top was owned by my great-uncle. The man is dressed in a suit, tie, and hat and is holding an umbrella. The upper torso of the figure serves as a handle. A family member recalled seeing the container in the 1920s but it may have been acquired earlier. The bottom of container is stamped with indented “JM 3455.” Can you tell me who made this container and what it is worth?
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