The San Francisco pottery company Clay Art has transformed kitchen accessories to much sought after collectibles. Most of the ceramic items they make are distributed on a limited basis, which adds to their rarity.
 The 1997 ceramic cookie jar is one of the most popular Mr. Potato Head items from Clay Art. These were made in a very limited supply and are now only available on the secondary market.  Two other ceramic cookie Jars have been made over the years. The limited edition Mr. Potato Head Cookie Jar made by artist J.D. James sold in 1998 as a very limited collectible (only 500 were made). This cookie jar will set you back several hundred dollars! The last Mr. Potato Head cookie jar is hard to find and has a strange look on his face. He was produced by Clay Art in 1994 before they acquired the Mr. Potato Head license from Hasbro.

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Item # 2801-Ceramic Mr. Potato Head Cookie Jar-Clay Arts, ca. 1997
Mr. Potato Head Cookie Jar-JD, ca. 1997
Unlicensed Mr. Potato Head ceramic cookie jar-Clay Art, ca. 1994
 

This is a picture of a prototype Mrs. Potato Head Cookie Jar that was never mass produced!

    In photographs, the 8¼ inch Clay Art ceramic Mr. Potato Head bank is very similar to the cookie jar. It has one piece construction and is also a very limited item.

Item #2804-Ceramic Mr. Potato Head Bank-Clay Arts, ca. 1997

    The Clay Art Mr. Potato Head Chip and Dip Tray will make a lasting impression at your next party. This cute 12 inch ceramic tray is perfect for potato chips or french fries. But doesn't it seem a bit sad that he's designed to hold cut up, cooked potatoes?
Item # 2811-Ceramic Mr. Potato Head Chip & Dip Tray-Clay Arts, ca. 1998

    What kitchen would be complete without Mr. Potato Head ceramic salt & pepper shakers? These 4½ inch shakers are strikingly accurate and very detailed.

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Item # 2802-Ceramic Mr. Potato Head Salt & Pepper Shakers-Clay Arts, ca. 1997
Unlicensed Ceramic Potato Head Salt & Pepper Shakers-Clay Art, ca 1994

    Round out your collection with the 1997 Clay Art coffee mug. This large mug features raised images of Mr. Potato Head and all his parts. Notice that the handle is in the shape of his glasses! Also pictured is a Hasbro employee coffee mug.

Item # 2803-Ceramic Mr. Potato Head Mug-Clay Arts, ca. 1997
Ceramic Mr. Potato Head Mug-employee item, ca. 1990s

    The Mr. Potato Head Limoge style ceramic box  is smaller than you would think. At only 2 ¼ inches, it's perfect for storing jewelry or other small valuables.

Mr. Potato Head Ceramic Pill Box-Midwest, ca. 1998
 

This is a non-licensed Mr. Potato Head ceramic bank. Bottom is marked "China", ca. 1990s