Stoneware Square Platter with Hand Painted Decoration
PotterMade by
Michael O'Brien
(born 1930)
StudentTaught by
Michael Cardew
(Wimbledon, London, England, 1901 - 1983)
CollectorCollected by
Sandy Dunbar
(London, England, 1929 - 2012)
Datec. 1998
Object NamePlatter
Mediumstoneware, iron brown, tenmoku, chun and slip glazes
ClassificationsCeramics
DimensionsOverall (Height x Width x Depth): 46 x 303 x 303 mm,
AcquisitionThe Sandy Dunbar Studio Ceramics Collection presented in 2023 by Crinan Dunbar and Rebecca Russell.
Copyright© Michael O'Brien
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS095708.357
About MeStoneware slab built square platter with broad border and recessed square centre. The platter stands on an integral square base with moulded feet at each corner.
It is glazed all over in a pale olive green, tenmoku and chun glaze with pale blue centre and decorated with alternating bands around the borders. The central recess is decorated with two hand painted plant motifs and the underside is also decorated with a central hand painted motif of 3 stylised daisy flowers with 4 leaves.
