TOJ "The Old Jar": Studio Pottery Stoneware Serving Bowl

TOJ "The Old Jar": Studio Pottery Stoneware Serving Bowl

R 550.00
R 550.00
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TOJ "The Old Jar": Studio Pottery Stoneware Serving Bowl
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TOJ "The Old Jar": Studio Pottery Stoneware Serving Bowl

TOJ "The Old Jar": Studio Pottery Stoneware Serving Bowl

Vintage The Old Jar Pottery (T.O.J.) hand-painted stoneware serving bowl — made in Benoni, South Africa, 1970s–1980s.

A shallow, deep-sided hand-thrown studio pottery serving bowl finished in a rustic glossy milky-white tin glaze. Produced by the celebrated Old Jar Pottery of Benoni, the interior and exterior walls are hand-decorated with a stylised continuous geometric ring of cobalt-blue floral blossoms outlined in dark iron oxides and warm ochre bands. Magnificent for presenting a vibrant summer salad, fresh pasta, or artisan breads tableside.
More Details
  • Authentic Old Jar Pottery (T.O.J.) mid-century South African tableware.
  • Expertly hand-thrown with heavy, deep-sided architectural walls.
  • Hand-painted cobalt floral pattern 151 repeating internally and externally.
  • Lustrous tin-glazed surface displaying rustic earthy clay undertones.
  • Exceptional vintage survival showing zero post-production usage wear.
Did you Know?

The Old Jar Pottery (T.O.J.) operated in Benoni, Gauteng from 1953 to 1984, celebrated across South Africa for its vibrant maiolica-style domestic ware. During peak production in the 1970s, a small guild of talented decorators hand-painted intricate floral patterns across entire matching dinner and canister sets — each piece unique due to the hand-applied decoration. Maiolica (tin-glazed earthenware with hand-painted decoration) has roots in Renaissance Italy and was brought to South Africa through European craft traditions. T.O.J. pieces are now eagerly collected as icons of mid-century South African domestic pottery heritage.
Origin & Era

Made in South Africa, 1970s–1980s, making this bowl 40+ years old.
Dimensions

Approximate Dimensions: Diameter 24.5cm, Height 5.0cm, Weight Heavy for its Size.
Vintage Condition

Excellent vintage condition showcasing pristine glaze gloss and superb structure.

Visible Flaws: Minor age-related wear. Features zero post-production damage, chips, cracks, or utensil marks. The bottom outer foot ring exhibits localized, uneven, rough sections; macro inspection confirms these are completely smooth, vitrified glaze gaps and kiln-shelf release irregularities dating strictly from its original studio production rather than later wear.
Price
R 550.00
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