Earthenware Small Tankard with Yellow and Green 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)
Date2008-2010
Object NameTankard
Mediumearthenware (Fremington clay) and slips
ClassificationsCeramics
DimensionsOverall (Height x Width): 125 x 116 mm,
Rim (Diameter): 69 mm
Base (Diameter): 82 mm
Rim (Diameter): 69 mm
Base (Diameter): 82 mm
AcquisitionThe Sandy Dunbar Studio Ceramics Collection presented in 2023 by Crinan Dunbar and Rebecca Russell.
Copyright© Clive Bowen
LocationView by appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS095708.314
About MeThis straight-sided tankard of slightly tapering form is made from Fremington clay, a clay local to Clive Bowen's North Devon Pottery, from which he makes most of his work. He makes a wide selection of useful pieces for the storage, preparation, cooking and serving of food and drink, ranging from giant store jars to everyday dishes, jugs and mugs.
The mug is thickly potted with distinct potting rings. and the pulled strap handle with thumb piece features a coiled scroll terminal pulled from the base.
It is glazed all-over in a dark brown slip (liquid clay) with speckled yellow glaze on the outside and handle, stopping short of the foot where it meets a band of brown iron glaze. It is also decorated with eight roundels applied regularly around the body and glazed in green and iron brown.
Clive Bowen
late 20th-early 21th Century
