Porcelain Beaker with Soda Vapour Glaze
MakerMade by
Jack Doherty
(Coleraine, Northern Ireland, born 1948)
CollectorCollected by
Sandy Dunbar
(London, England, 1929 - 2012)
Datec. 2002
Object NameBeaker
Mediumporcelain and soda vapour glaze
ClassificationsCeramics
DimensionsOverall (Height x Diameter): 100 x 62 mm,
Base (Diameter): 50 mm
Base (Diameter): 50 mm
AcquisitionThe Sandy Dunbar Studio Ceramics Collection presented in 2023 by Crinan Dunbar and Rebecca Russell.
Copyright© Jack Doherty
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS095708.217
About MeThis porcelain slim beaker is of slightly waisted form, flaring towards the rim.
It is covered all over in a soda vapour glaze resulting in a pearl white becoming pale turquoise blue around the circular stamps incised around the body. This decoration is a result of the copper carbonate applied into the impressed circular marks.
Jack Doherty established his first ceramic studio in County Armagh, before moving to England. Between 2008 and 2013 he was the first Lead Potter and Creative Director at the refurbished Leach Pottery, St Ives where he designed a range of soda-fired tableware. He currently lives and works in Cornwall and is well known for his elegant porcelain wares.
