Crafts of Canada Ceramic Pottery Bowl by Art & Judy Morris

Vintage Canadian Studio Pottery Bowl by A.J. Crafts (Art & Judy Morris) Up for sale is a beautiful, authentic piece of mid-to-late 20th-century Canadian studio pottery. This wheel-thrown stoneware bowl features a rustic, textured aesthetic with a lovely speckled clay body. The exterior is decorated with fluid, hand-painted geometric glaze stripes in warm earthy tones (soft pink/berry and muted yellow) over an ivory base. The interior features a fascinating olive-green hue blooming near the bottom—a natural result of copper glaze bleeding from the kiln firing, which adds incredible artisan character to the piece. Because of its deep, rounded shape, this piece is highly reminiscent of a Japanese chawan (matcha tea bowl) or a rustic café au lait bowl. About the Artists This piece was handcrafted by A.J. Crafts, a renowned studio partnership run by artisans Art and Judy Morris out of Pembroke, Ontario, Canada. Known for their functional art pottery, the duo specialized in heavy stoneware that combined traditional utility with experimental, fluid glaze designs. Pieces from their Pembroke workshop are wonderful examples of classic Canadian studio pottery. Markings The unglazed, speckled base features the complete, authentic studio backstamps: • Left: The distinct, stylized "AJ" circular cipher stamp. • Right: The two-line text stamp reading "A.J. CRAFTS / OF CANADA". Condition Excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or restorations. The glaze remains smooth and glossy. The green coloration at the interior base is embedded completely under the smooth glaze from the original firing process (natural glaze variation) and is entirely safe for use. Dimensions • Rim Diameter: ~5 inches (12.7 cm) • Height: ~3.2 inches (8.1 cm) Nearest intersection Younge Street and Stelees Avenue