A beautifully thrown Mike Dodd stoneware lidded jar, glazed in a rich tenmoku with deep brown‑black pooling and lighter iron breaks along the ribbed body. The lid fits neatly, and the base carries Dodd’s impressed MD potter’s mark.
This jar is the tenmoku counterpart to Dodd’s celadon‑glazed ribbed vessels of the same period — compact, functional, and rooted in the English stoneware tradition. The unglazed foot and rim reveal the warm clay body, adding contrast to the glossy iron glaze.
Provenance: This vessel comes from the Oxshott Pottery and Wren family collection, including works held by:
* Denise Wren (Australian/British, 1891–1979)
* Henry Wren (1884–1947)
* Rosemary D. Wren (1922–2013)
* Peter Crotty
The Wrens were foundational figures in British studio pottery, and works from their collection carry strong cultural and collector value.
Maker: Mike Dodd (British, b. 1943)
Form: Lidded jar / covered pot
Material: Stoneware
Glaze: Tenmoku style
Mark: Impressed MD to base
Era: 1970s–1980s
Height: 12 cm
Condition: Excellent vintage condition; no cracks or repairs
Provenance: Oxshott Pottery & Wren family collection
PRODUCT CODE: D0651
Please note dimensions carefully as it is often difficult to judge sizes accurately from the images.
Note: All our items are vintage or pre-owned, so some signs of wear should be expected. Please read the description, view photos carefully, and feel free to ask any questions prior to purchase. We will always endeavour to note any imperfections, but the absence of this information does not imply that this item is free from defect. AI generated backgrounds are sometimes used for styling purposes.
A beautifully thrown Mike Dodd stoneware lidded jar, glazed in a rich tenmoku with deep brown‑black pooling and lighter iron breaks along the ribbed body. The lid fits neatly, and the base carries Dodd’s impressed MD potter’s mark.
This jar is the tenmoku counterpart to Dodd’s celadon‑glazed ribbed vessels of the same period — compact, functional, and rooted in the English stoneware tradition. The unglazed foot and rim reveal the warm clay body, adding contrast to the glossy iron glaze.
Provenance: This vessel comes from the Oxshott Pottery and Wren family collection, including works held by:
* Denise Wren (Australian/British, 1891–1979)
* Henry Wren (1884–1947)
* Rosemary D. Wren (1922–2013)
* Peter Crotty
The Wrens were foundational figures in British studio pottery, and works from their collection carry strong cultural and collector value.
Maker: Mike Dodd (British, b. 1943)
Form: Lidded jar / covered pot
Material: Stoneware
Glaze: Tenmoku style
Mark: Impressed MD to base
Era: 1970s–1980s
Height: 12 cm
Condition: Excellent vintage condition; no cracks or repairs
Provenance: Oxshott Pottery & Wren family collection
PRODUCT CODE: D0651
Please note dimensions carefully as it is often difficult to judge sizes accurately from the images.
Note: All our items are vintage or pre-owned, so some signs of wear should be expected. Please read the description, view photos carefully, and feel free to ask any questions prior to purchase. We will always endeavour to note any imperfections, but the absence of this information does not imply that this item is free from defect. AI generated backgrounds are sometimes used for styling purposes.
