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Jason Wason studio pottery lidded vessel - UK, 20th Century

$1,589.27
£1,160
€1,367.71
CA$2,189.78
A$2,438.31
CHF 1,289.44
MX$29,672.80
NOK 16,253.65
SEK 15,313.33
DKK 10,207.58

About the Item

Quiet and restrained, this lidded vessel by Jason Wason carries the trace of the maker’s hand. Incised lines cross the surface like handwriting, offering a tactile contrast to the smooth, ribbed bands that encircle the form. Jason Wason (b. 1946) is a British ceramicist whose practice began at a crafts co-operative in Scotland, working alongside a weaver, saddler and jeweller. He later trained under Bernard Leach — an influential figure in 20th-century British ceramics — before he established his own studio in West Penwith. To truly grasp the essence of Wason’s work, one must envision his studio; a veiled asylum on a Cornish hillside, suspended “between sea and sky”, where wind, rain and the raw ocean shape both the man and his clay. Largely self-taught and guided by an innate sense of roving independence, the ceramist’s vessels carry the imprint of distant cultures and prehistoric landscapes, echoing a perpetual dialogue between artistic customs and elemental forces. His works have been acquired by the V&A and Tate St Ives for both permanent and temporary collections. Signed ‘JW’ to the underside.
  • Creator:
    Jason Wason (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.88 in (20 cm)Diameter: 9.85 in (25 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. In good vintage condition, no visible issues or scratches.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: M003a1stDibs: LU1420245635132

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