Studio Pottery: Handcrafted Studio Pottery Jar

Studio Pottery: Handcrafted Studio Pottery Jar

R 1,350.00
R 1,350.00
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Studio Pottery: Handcrafted Studio Pottery Jar
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Studio Pottery: Handcrafted Studio Pottery Jar

Studio Pottery: Handcrafted Studio Pottery Jar

Handcrafted studio pottery lidded jar, marked KWF — origin unknown.

A large, unique piece of studio pottery art — a hand-built lidded jar decorated with colourful hand-painted white, pink, and orange flowers against a green and blue background. Perfectly imperfect with intentionally uneven sides, this is a one-of-a-kind statement piece. Marked "KWF" on the base; the artist or studio remains untraced. Extremely heavy and substantial — a commanding presence on a patio, shelf, or as a decorative storage jar.
More Details
  • Large hand-built studio pottery lidded jar, marked "KWF" on base — artist untraced.
  • Hand-painted white, pink, and orange flowers on a green and blue background.
  • Perfectly imperfect — intentionally uneven sides, a hallmark of hand-built studio pottery.
  • Extremely heavy and substantial — 38.5cm tall, 7.5kg.
  • No chips or damage — minor age-related wear only.
Did you Know?

Hand-built pottery — constructed by coiling, pinching, or slab-building rather than throwing on a wheel — has a long tradition in South African studio ceramics. The deliberately asymmetrical form of this jar reflects the Mingei philosophy of finding beauty in imperfection and the honest expression of the maker's hand. Pieces marked with initials or studio codes like "KWF" were common among independent studio potters who sold through craft markets and galleries, making attribution difficult decades later but adding to the mystery and collectibility of the piece.
Origin & Era

Origin Unknown.
Dimensions

Approximate Dimensions are all over! Height 38.5cm, Side 1 27cm, Side 2 20cm, Side 3 22cm, Side 4 29cm. Extremely Heavy!!
Vintage Condition

Minor age-related wear. No damages.
Price
R 1,350.00
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