Hand-Built Ceramic Vessel by John Ward
Black and White Rounded Pot with Squared Neck, Circa Early-1990s, Stoneware Impressed with maker's mark.
A hand-built ceramic vessel by British potter John Ward, showcasing his distinctive black-and-white aesthetic. Defined by its minimalist form, geometric precision, and refined surface, this piece reflects Ward’s mastery of balance and texture.
Born in London in 1938, Ward studied under Lucie Rie and Hans Coper at Camberwell School of Arts & Crafts. He developed his signature style through hand-building techniques, layering coils of clay to create carefully composed forms.
Moving to rural Wales in 1978, he gained international recognition, exhibiting in major UK and US galleries. His work is held in the Victoria & Albert Museum and esteemed private collections. Ward’s ceramics remain some of the most significant in British studio pottery. He ceased working in 2017 due to health reasons, but his legacy endures through exhibitions and publications.
Origin: British
Period/Style: Contemporary Studio Pottery
Date: Late 20th – Early 21st Century
Material: Ceramic
Dimensions: 19cm height x 17cm diameter
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Black and White Rounded Pot with Squared Neck, Circa Early-1990s, Stoneware Impressed with maker's mark.
A hand-built ceramic vessel by British potter John Ward, showcasing his distinctive black-and-white aesthetic. Defined by its minimalist form, geometric precision, and refined surface, this piece reflects Ward’s mastery of balance and texture.
Born in London in 1938, Ward studied under Lucie Rie and Hans Coper at Camberwell School of Arts & Crafts. He developed his signature style through hand-building techniques, layering coils of clay to create carefully composed forms.
Moving to rural Wales in 1978, he gained international recognition, exhibiting in major UK and US galleries. His work is held in the Victoria & Albert Museum and esteemed private collections. Ward’s ceramics remain some of the most significant in British studio pottery. He ceased working in 2017 due to health reasons, but his legacy endures through exhibitions and publications.
Origin: British
Period/Style: Contemporary Studio Pottery
Date: Late 20th – Early 21st Century
Material: Ceramic
Dimensions: 19cm height x 17cm diameter
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Black and White Rounded Pot with Squared Neck, Circa Early-1990s, Stoneware Impressed with maker's mark.
A hand-built ceramic vessel by British potter John Ward, showcasing his distinctive black-and-white aesthetic. Defined by its minimalist form, geometric precision, and refined surface, this piece reflects Ward’s mastery of balance and texture.
Born in London in 1938, Ward studied under Lucie Rie and Hans Coper at Camberwell School of Arts & Crafts. He developed his signature style through hand-building techniques, layering coils of clay to create carefully composed forms.
Moving to rural Wales in 1978, he gained international recognition, exhibiting in major UK and US galleries. His work is held in the Victoria & Albert Museum and esteemed private collections. Ward’s ceramics remain some of the most significant in British studio pottery. He ceased working in 2017 due to health reasons, but his legacy endures through exhibitions and publications.
Origin: British
Period/Style: Contemporary Studio Pottery
Date: Late 20th – Early 21st Century
Material: Ceramic
Dimensions: 19cm height x 17cm diameter
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