Stoneware Square Platter
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, chun, slip and rust brown glazes
ClassificationsCeramics
DimensionsOverall (Height x Width x Depth): 59 x 304 x 306 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 numberABDMS095708.356
About MeStoneware slab built square platter or dish with broad border and recessed centre. The platter stands on an integral square base with inverted triangular feet.
It is glazed all over in pale olive green and pale blue ash glazes with dark blue centre and decorated with combed and patterned alternating bands around the edges. Three combed bands partially cover the centre. The underside is fully glazed in olive green and turquoise blue glazes with a central hand painted fern motif in brown with some iron.
