Beautiful and Large Flambe Glaze Planter From Shiwan

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The large and tall planter is a good representation of mid 20 century product from Shiwan, or Shekwan the pottery … Read more The large and tall planter is a good representation of mid 20 century product from Shiwan, or Shekwan the pottery center of South China. Shiwan has a rich history, the Shiwan potters claimed their ancestry from the Song Dynasty potters of Zhejiang who fled the Mongol invasions in the 13 century and they settled in the fertile delta of the Pearl River where the sand and local minerals replicated their materials from their former pottery kilns and the potters settled in Shiwan near the city of Foshan, not far from the Provincial Capital of Guangzhou (Canton.)

The pot is a tall, square ceramic planter with a tapered, slightly flared shape, wider at the top and narrowing toward the base. It has a thick, squared rim and a deep interior cavity. The glaze is highly textured and variegated. Around the upper portion, it features rich, mottled tones of dark brown with golden almost amber flecks that create a speckled, organic pattern. The surface appears glossy and slightly uneven, giving it depth and a hand crated feel.

Toward the lower half, the color transitions into dark earthy shades with vertical streaking in olive green, brown and charcoal. The glaze has a flowing dripped effect, suggesting a reactive or layered firing technique.

The planter has a rustic, contemporary look with natural earthy coloration and a substantial sculptural presence.

51cm W x 52cm D x 61cm H See less