Vintage Metlox Santa Head Pottery Cookie Jar

This Santa Claus head cookie jar is one of the most sought after jars from Metlox. The jar is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, or hairlines. The red cold paint in in excellent shape with only 3 missing spots on the back (see last photo). This jar is marked on the bottom "Metlox Calif USA" and measures about 9" tall. Circa 1970's