Striped Asymmetric Hand-Built Ceramic Vessel by John Ward
A hand-built ceramic vessel by British potter John Ward, featuring a softly contoured bowl form with a gently irregular rim and a distinctive striped interior. The contrast between the quiet, textured exterior and the rhythmic, painted decoration within reflects Ward’s sensitivity to balance, surface, and form.
Constructed using coiling rather than the wheel, the piece demonstrates Ward’s sculptural approach and interest in controlled asymmetry. The surface is finished in stoneware and impressed with the maker’s mark, typical of his mature style.
Born in London in 1938, Ward studied under Lucie Rie and Hans Coper at Camberwell School of Arts & Crafts. He moved to rural Wales in 1978 and developed a highly recognisable style that earned him international recognition. His work is held in the Victoria & Albert Museum and significant private collections. Ward stopped working in 2017 due to ill health, but his legacy continues through major exhibitions and publications.
Origin: British
Period/Style: Contemporary Studio Pottery
Date: Late 20th Century
Material: Stoneware
Dimensions: 14cm height x 25cm diameter
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A hand-built ceramic vessel by British potter John Ward, featuring a softly contoured bowl form with a gently irregular rim and a distinctive striped interior. The contrast between the quiet, textured exterior and the rhythmic, painted decoration within reflects Ward’s sensitivity to balance, surface, and form.
Constructed using coiling rather than the wheel, the piece demonstrates Ward’s sculptural approach and interest in controlled asymmetry. The surface is finished in stoneware and impressed with the maker’s mark, typical of his mature style.
Born in London in 1938, Ward studied under Lucie Rie and Hans Coper at Camberwell School of Arts & Crafts. He moved to rural Wales in 1978 and developed a highly recognisable style that earned him international recognition. His work is held in the Victoria & Albert Museum and significant private collections. Ward stopped working in 2017 due to ill health, but his legacy continues through major exhibitions and publications.
Origin: British
Period/Style: Contemporary Studio Pottery
Date: Late 20th Century
Material: Stoneware
Dimensions: 14cm height x 25cm diameter
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A hand-built ceramic vessel by British potter John Ward, featuring a softly contoured bowl form with a gently irregular rim and a distinctive striped interior. The contrast between the quiet, textured exterior and the rhythmic, painted decoration within reflects Ward’s sensitivity to balance, surface, and form.
Constructed using coiling rather than the wheel, the piece demonstrates Ward’s sculptural approach and interest in controlled asymmetry. The surface is finished in stoneware and impressed with the maker’s mark, typical of his mature style.
Born in London in 1938, Ward studied under Lucie Rie and Hans Coper at Camberwell School of Arts & Crafts. He moved to rural Wales in 1978 and developed a highly recognisable style that earned him international recognition. His work is held in the Victoria & Albert Museum and significant private collections. Ward stopped working in 2017 due to ill health, but his legacy continues through major exhibitions and publications.
Origin: British
Period/Style: Contemporary Studio Pottery
Date: Late 20th Century
Material: Stoneware
Dimensions: 14cm height x 25cm diameter
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