Stoneware Salt-glazed Mug
MakerMade by
Sarah Walton
(London, born 1945)
CollectorCollected by
Sandy Dunbar
(London, England, 1929 - 2012)
StudentTaught by
David Leach
(Tokyo, Japan, 1911 - 2005)
StudentTaught by
Zelda Mowat
(Strathdon Pottery, Scotland)
Date2002-2003
Object NameMug
Mediumstoneware and salt-glazed
ClassificationsCeramics
DimensionsOverall (Height x Width): 92 × 103mm
Rim (Diameter): 74mm
Base (Diameter): 83mm
Rim (Diameter): 74mm
Base (Diameter): 83mm
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 numberABDMS095708.193
About MeSalt-glazed stoneware cylindrical mug which tapers towards the rim with an oval loop handle. The glaze is in shades of speckled light tan, beige 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.
