Mike Dodd Cut-Sided Stoneware Bowl (UK)

Mike Dodd Cut-Sided Stoneware Bowl

This stoneware bowl was made by Mike Dodd (b.1943), one of the most respected potters working in Britain today. Born in London, Dodd originally studied painting before discovering pottery in his early twenties. He went on to train under the influential studio potter Colin Pearson and later established his own workshop in rural Wales, where he has worked for more than fifty years.

Dodd is best known for his wood-fired stoneware and his deep understanding of traditional East Asian ceramic techniques. He has spent decades refining a relatively small range of forms, believing that repetition and familiarity allow subtle improvements to emerge over time. His bowls, yunomi and teapots are particularly admired for their balance, functionality and quiet confidence.

This example features a faceted, cut-sided form covered in rich tenmoku and green ash glazes. Tenmoku glazes originated in China and are prized for their depth and complexity, while ash glazes develop naturally through the interaction of wood ash, clay and firing conditions. Together they create a surface that shifts between earthy browns, olive greens and soft charcoal tones.

The bowl demonstrates Dodd’s ability to combine strong, architectural form with the unpredictability of traditional glazes. The impressed potter’s seal to the underside confirms its authorship.

Dimensions

Height: 9.5cm

Diameter: 20cm

Condition

Excellent vintage condition with no visible chips, cracks or repairs.