Large earthenware bottle vase by ceramicist Joshua Williams. Trained traditionally at Whichford Pottery, Williams creates functional earthenware inspired by local landscapes and traditional slipware. The generous bulbous form features small loop handles beneath the neck, reminiscent of historic storage flagons and traditional European olive oil jars. Finished in an amber glaze with expressive splashed slip decoration. Uniquely fired with shells, which create distinctive marks and variations in the glaze.
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Date / Era: Contemporary
Material: Earthenware
Dimensions: W 29 x D 29 x H 44 cm
Signed: Impressed with maker's mark
Condition: Excellent
Joshua Williams is a studio potter working in Galloway, Scotland, specialising in functional kitchenware rooted in traditional pottery techniques. His practice is guided by the belief that studio pottery can elevate everyday rituals through thoughtfully crafted domestic objects.
Williams produces high-fired functional earthenware characterised by strong, vital forms and restrained yet expressive decoration. His palette centres on dark green, honey-gold, and cream glazes, with textured surfaces that create organic variations in tone and finish across each piece.
A key aspect of his work is the incorporation of locally sourced materials and instinctive decorative methods, allowing unpredictability and spontaneity to become part of the making process. This approach ensures that every pot carries its own distinct character while remaining practical for daily use.
Large earthenware bottle vase by ceramicist Joshua Williams. Trained traditionally at Whichford Pottery, Williams creates functional earthenware inspired by local landscapes and traditional slipware. The generous bulbous form features small loop handles beneath the neck, reminiscent of historic storage flagons and traditional European olive oil jars. Finished in an amber glaze with expressive splashed slip decoration. Uniquely fired with shells, which create distinctive marks and variations in the glaze.
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Date / Era: Contemporary
Material: Earthenware
Dimensions: W 29 x D 29 x H 44 cm
Signed: Impressed with maker's mark
Condition: Excellent
Joshua Williams is a studio potter working in Galloway, Scotland, specialising in functional kitchenware rooted in traditional pottery techniques. His practice is guided by the belief that studio pottery can elevate everyday rituals through thoughtfully crafted domestic objects.
Williams produces high-fired functional earthenware characterised by strong, vital forms and restrained yet expressive decoration. His palette centres on dark green, honey-gold, and cream glazes, with textured surfaces that create organic variations in tone and finish across each piece.
A key aspect of his work is the incorporation of locally sourced materials and instinctive decorative methods, allowing unpredictability and spontaneity to become part of the making process. This approach ensures that every pot carries its own distinct character while remaining practical for daily use.
