Earthenware Medium Jug with Yellow and Dark Brown Glazes

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Earthenware Medium Jug with Yellow and Dark Brown Glazes

MakerMade by Clive Bowen (Cardiff, Wales, born 1943)

StudentTaught by Michael Leach (Japan, 1913 - 1985)

StudentTaught by Michael Cardew (Wimbledon, London, England, 1901 - 1983)

CollectorCollected by Sandy Dunbar (London, England, 1929 - 2012)

Datec. 2005

Object NameJug

Mediumearthenware (Fremington clay) and slip

ClassificationsCeramics

DimensionsOverall (Height x Width): 202 x 171 mm,
Rim (Diameter): 95 mm
Base (Diameter): 82 mm

AcquisitionThe Sandy Dunbar Studio Ceramics Collection presented in 2023 by Crinan Dunbar and Rebecca Russell.

LocationView by appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub

Object numberABDMS095708.284

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About MeThis medium-sized jug is made from Fremington clay, a local clay from which Clive Bowen makes most of his work. It is wheel-thrown with a rounded body tapering to a narrow foot and a short neck.

The jug is glazed all over in a speckled yellow ochre slip (liquid clay) with hints of green around the inside neck. The lower section of body and handle are both glazed in a very dark brown, almost black slip and it is decorated with free flowing splashes of dark brown iron slip around the body and two sgraffito (scratched) bands of yellow towards the foot.

Bowen built his own wood-fired kilns for the production of domestic earthenwares at his North Devon pottery. He makes a wide selection of useful pieces for the preparation, cooking and serving of food ranging from giant store jars to everyday pots and dishes.