stoneware Honey pot, crock jar w/ lid, blue sponge ware antique vintage style modern handcrafted pottery

Artist signed modern spongeware Honey crock jar with lid (and wooden dipper), in excellent condition. Nice and clean, no chips, cracks or crazing. The jar (without the lid) stands about 4 3/4" tall.

I believe this is not an actual reproduction, but a piece in a vintage style, with the blue sponge in the classic tradition. I have no idea of the maker, I haven't been able to find this signature anywhere, sorry!