Salt-glazed Mug
MakerMade by
Sarah Walton
(London, born 1945)
StudentTaught by
David Leach
(Tokyo, Japan, 1911 - 2005)
StudentTaught by
Zelda Mowat
(Strathdon Pottery, Scotland)
CollectorCollected by
Sandy Dunbar
(London, England, 1929 - 2012)
Datec. 2006
Object NameMug
Mediumstoneware, salt glaze
ClassificationsCeramics
DimensionsOverall (Height x Width x Depth): 98 × 120 × 87mm
Base (Diameter): 87mm
Base (Diameter): 87mm
AcquisitionThe Sandy Dunbar Studio Ceramics Collection presented in 2023 by Crinan Dunbar and Rebecca Russell.
Copyright© Sarah Walton
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS095708.90
About MeSalt-glazed stoneware cylindrical mug which tapers towards the rim with an oval loop handle. The glaze is in shades of speckled orange-brown and grey with the characteristic 'orange peel' texture associated with salt-glazing. The brown colour of this salt-glazed mug indicates the presence of iron oxide in the glaze.
Salt glaze is achieved by throwing common salt into the kiln at the peak temperature and creates a texture like orange peel on stoneware ceramics.
