{"product_id":"vintage-australian-studio-pottery-vase-signed-sw-joan-nun-abstract-glaze","title":"Vintage Australian Studio Pottery Vase Signed SW Joan Nun Abstract Glaze","description":"\u003cp\u003eKey Details\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eItem: Studio pottery vase \/ vessel\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaker \/ Artist: Unidentified\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBase Mark: Hand-marked “SW Joan Nun”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Believed Australian\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEra: Vintage, likely late 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Glazed stoneware \/ pottery\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForm: Wheel-thrown rounded vessel with small neck\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDecoration: Hand-applied abstract decoration\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColours: Earthy brown, olive-grey, black and muted mauve tones\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeight: Approx. 11 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWidth: Approx. 13–14 cm at widest point\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStyle: Australian Studio Pottery \/ Modernist \/ Abstract\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMini Story or Hook\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn intriguing piece of vintage Australian studio pottery with a wonderfully organic handmade character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe squat, rounded vessel has been wheel-thrown and finished in an earthy glaze, with freely applied dark abstract decoration and subtle mauve-toned highlights. The irregular form, visible throwing lines and variations in the glaze give the piece the individuality associated with handmade studio ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eOf particular interest is the underside, which bears the handwritten\/painted inscription “SW Joan Nun”. While this provides an interesting clue to the history of the piece, we have not been able to positively establish whether Joan Nun was the potter, an owner, recipient or otherwise associated with the vessel. Accordingly, it is being offered as an unattributed Australian studio pottery piece rather than making an unsupported artist attribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn appealing decorative piece for collectors of Australian studio ceramics, modernist pottery and individually made vintage wares.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition: Good vintage condition – please refer to the detailed description and photographs below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Presents very well overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* No obvious major cracks, chips or significant losses observed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Handmade irregularities and variations are evident throughout the form and glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Some minor surface and age-related wear consistent with a vintage studio pottery piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Underside shows expected handling and shelf wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Base bears the handwritten\/painted inscription “SW Joan Nun”.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Maker has not been positively identified and no definitive attribution is being made.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e📸 The photos form part of the description – please examine them closely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePostage \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e📦 All items are carefully wrapped and packaged to ensure they arrive safely at their new forever home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombined postage available – contact us before purchasing for a revised invoice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eInternational shipping available on request – please message for a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeed to Know More?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHave questions or need more photos? We’re happy to help! Just message us and we’ll get back to you promptly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther Info\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e🛍️ Check out our other items — we specialise in vintage, collectible and unusual pieces and are more than happy to bundle items to save on postage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e📲 Follow us @vintagehqcomau on socials and on eBay for more nostalgic finds and stories behind these unique or rare pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67745147027685,"sku":"EB-147642421522","price":59.27,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/1255\/3701\/files\/57_f43a3d82-7a47-4224-9ca3-bd25238aa0f3.jpg?v=1792405689","url":"https:\/\/vintagehq.com.au\/products\/vintage-australian-studio-pottery-vase-signed-sw-joan-nun-abstract-glaze","provider":"Vintage HQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}