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a large globular shaped jar in the form of a Korean moon jar with mirror black tenmoku glaze; the underlying kaki glaze is revealed to the mouth and the scroll work to the raised bands as seen on Chinese archaic jars ; both eastern influences which guided Leach are seen in this impressive jar. The seal marks of BL and St. Ives are partly obscured by the thick tenmoku glaze.

A rare and collectible work.

height: 33 cm

Bernard Leach is one of the most important artist potters of the 20th century referred to as the the father of modern ceramics and being the subject of many books. His works are found in most of leading museums worldwide please refer to artist profile above

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