‡ Michael Cardew (1901-1983) an earthenware vase

‡ Michael Cardew (1901-1983)

an earthenware vase, shouldered ovoid form with everted top rim, painted with black banded decoration on a blue ground, impressed seal mark to base, 23cm. high

Provenance

Contemporary Ceramics, Bonhams, London, 5th April 1995, lot 22.

Exhibited

British Studio Pottery The Collection of a Discerning Academic, Monnow Valley Arts, 26th September - 8th November 2009, catalogue number 15.

Literature

Bernard Leach, Hamada & Their Circle, from the Wingfield Digby Collection, Phaidon, page 131 catalogue no.133 for a comparable vase.