Small raku vase. Black clay, W mark to ID

by **Sbro** April 2nd 2023, 10:59 am

Dear forum

A well formed and executed small stoneware glazed vase. Black clay makers mark of an impressed “W” lying within an oval.

Height approx 4.5 inches.

Would appreciate any help on IDing this piece.

Thanks in advance

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by **Sbro** April 3rd 2023, 4:54 pm

Been told by a friend that he’s sure he has seen another piece with the same W imprint, clay and glaze in his travels! If that’s so then I guess there’s a possibility that the potter of this piece may have a penchant for these particular materials?

Kindest

by **NaomiM** April 3rd 2023, 5:12 pm

There are a few raku potters with a W mark, such as John Wheeldon, unfortunately this one isn't in the Marks book

by **Sbro** April 3rd 2023, 5:40 pm

Thanks again Naomi. Nothing in my books either. Hoping the form and finish rings a bell for a forum member!

Thanks again

by **Sbro** April 30th 2023, 10:35 am

Dear all

Attached please find pictures of a raku glaze white crackle black clay bowl approx 6” in diameter which appears to bear the same makers mark.

Hoping that the form might ring some bells for someone!

Kindest