Listed by > Shift 2 Thrift Vintage < Listing 063-May-2026
Description: Vintage Tim Morris Signed Studio Pottery Slab Vase.
For the Collectors of South African Pottery; an Exceptional piece of signed South African art history: a heavy, vintage Tim Morris slab-moulded stoneware bottle vase.
Heavy-Duty, Reduction-Fired Stoneware Clay. Coated in a beautiful, tactile creamy oatmeal-white ash glaze base. Each face features a hand-painted vertical chain of iron oxide circular motifs achieved through an expert wax-resist wash technique. The top features a hand-thrown, tapered open collar neck showcasing raw clay edges. Dating from the golden era of local studio ceramics (circa 1970s/1980s), this architectural four-sided tall vessel features the iconic incised "TM" artist monogram deeply carved into the unglazed base.
Tim Morris (19411990) was a legendary pioneer of the South African studio pottery movement. Working from his famous studio in Muldersdrift, he fused traditional Anglo-Oriental high-fire reduction techniques with the raw, texturally rich materials of the South African landscape. This piece showcases his signature method of hand-building sharp geometric forms out of thick stoneware clay slabs, contrasted by fluid, organic wax-resist iron slip circular motifs.
Made in Muldersdrift, South Africa, 1970s-1980s.
Pristine vintage condition. Absolutely flawless with no structural cracks, chips, flea bites, or post-production repairs. The glaze retains superb tactile quality with authentic iron speckling, kiln-fired pinholes, and beautiful caramelized pooling along the sharp slab corners, giving the piece immense artisan character. The flat unglazed base shows authentic shelf-wear patination appropriate for its age.
Visible Flaws: Minor age-related wear.
Please view images for full condition, images from part of the description. I do not accept returns, and I do not offer Refunds, I clearly list flaws, as a buyer you are open to ask questions and you must ensure you have viewed the full condition of the item, before you purchase it. Photos are enlarged and lighting is enhanced to provide the best view of the listed item. Use of a ruler is recommended to familiarize yourself with the size. Your purchase is your confirmation that you agree with the condition and size of the item.
Approximate Dimensions: Opening Diameter 4cm, Height 34cm, Length 11.5cm, Width 11.5cm, Extremely Heavy.
Price: R2800.00, Reasonable Offers Welcome.
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