Description
Almost black in shadow, the dark cobalt blue glaze gives this Drostdy Ware ewer a strong contrast between its rounded body and slender neck. A pointed pouring lip projects opposite the tall loop handle, while a circular pedestal raises the vessel above its base.
The supplied identification places this piece in the South African Drostdy Ware range associated with Grahamstown Potteries. The supplied history gives broad production periods of 1948 to 1965 and 1968 to 1985; those ranges describe the maker's activity, not a verified date for this individual example. Its exact production year remains unconfirmed. The underside retains a green and gold Grahamstown Potteries Limited, Drostdy Ware label. The supplied model identification is 28; the impressed number is less distinct than the label in the photographs. Related forms and makers appear in the South African Ceramics collection.
- Maker: Drostdy Ware; South Africa, following the supplied identification
- Dimensions: 23 cm (height) × 15 cm (width)
- Condition: Light contact marks are visible on the unglazed foot ring. No chips or cracks are reported. The photographs form part of the condition description.
- Features: Dark cobalt blue glaze, rounded body, slender neck, pointed lip, tall loop handle and circular pedestal
- Period: 20th century; exact production date unconfirmed
- SKU: SKU-00712
A sculptural piece for collectors of South African ceramics, Drostdy Ware or glazed decorative pottery.