Denise Jeffrey
Biography
Artist Statement
East Asia
Iranian
The Mediterranean
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Storage Jar /Umataka Type, Earthenware, Original: 32 cm h., Japan, Middle Jomon Period, 2500 – 1500 BCE
In spite of featuring a rich array of handles and rim detail, these earthenware pots were intended for domestic use; either cooking or storage of food. The cord-like decoration on the outside is believed to have originated from clay-lined baskets that were left in the fire resulting in “fired” clay vessels.
Needle Case (tomb find), Original: 22 cm l. x 13.7cm w. x 12.2 cm h., Koryo Dynasty, Korea, 13th c. CE
Made of whitish stoneware, the shape is like those of Han Dynasty China cosmetic boxes. Openwork of tortoise shell design decorates cover and box, the bevels on the cover have honeysuckle scrolls and the vertical sides have key frets with inlaid slips of black and white lines. The boxes show signs of having been supported on many mounds of silica grit during firing. Reduction-fired dark celadon glaze.
Needle Case (tomb find), Original: 22 cm l. x 13.7cm w. x 12.2 cm h., Koryo Dynasty, Korea, 13th c. CE
Made of whitish stoneware, the shape is like those of Han Dynasty China cosmetic boxes. Openwork of tortoise shell design decorates cover and box, the bevels on the cover have honeysuckle scrolls and the vertical sides have key frets with inlaid slips of black and white lines. The boxes show signs of having been supported on many mounds of silica grit during firing. Reduction-fired dark celadon glaze.
Needle Case (tomb find), Original: 22 cm l. x 13.7cm w. x 12.2 cm h., Koryo Dynasty, Korea, 13th c. CE
Made of whitish stoneware, the shape is like those of Han Dynasty China cosmetic boxes. Openwork of tortoise shell design decorates cover and box, the bevels on the cover have honeysuckle scrolls and the vertical sides have key frets with inlaid slips of black and white lines. The boxes show signs of having been supported on many mounds of silica grit during firing. Reduction-fired dark celadon glaze.
Needle Case (tomb find), Original: 22 cm l. x 13.7cm w. x 12.2 cm h., Koryo Dynasty, Korea, 13th c. CE
Made of whitish stoneware, the shape is like those of Han Dynasty China cosmetic boxes. Openwork of tortoise shell design decorates cover and box, the bevels on the cover have honeysuckle scrolls and the vertical sides have key frets with inlaid slips of black and white lines. The boxes show signs of having been supported on many mounds of silica grit during firing. Reduction-fired dark celadon glaze.
Quingbai Vase, Porcelain or Porcelainous Stoneware with Celadon Glaze, Original: 32cm h., China, Yuan Dynasty, App. 1300 CE
Known as The Fonthill Vase and considered the first documented Chinese porcelain imported to Europe at a time when this fine white Porcelain was as precious and more rare than gold. Because of its elevated status, it has sometimes been adorned with silver attachments. Images of other pieces of the same make show silver caps where the tops had been broken off. The vase is porcelain with applied decoration of chrysanthemums, vines and leaves. Reduction-fired with pale blue/green celadon glaze.
Quingbai Vase, Porcelain or Porcelainous Stoneware with Celadon Glaze, Original: 32cm h., China, Yuan Dynasty, App. 1300 CE
Known as The Fonthill Vase and considered the first documented Chinese porcelain imported to Europe at a time when this fine white Porcelain was as precious and more rare than gold. Because of its elevated status, it has sometimes been adorned with silver attachments. Images of other pieces of the same make show silver caps where the tops had been broken off. The vase is porcelain with applied decoration of chrysanthemums, vines and leaves. Reduction-fired with pale blue/green celadon glaze.
Quingbai Vase, Porcelain or Porcelainous Stoneware with Celadon Glaze, Original: 32cm h., China, Yuan Dynasty, App. 1300 CE
Known as The Fonthill Vase and considered the first documented Chinese porcelain imported to Europe at a time when this fine white Porcelain was as precious and more rare than gold. Because of its elevated status, it has sometimes been adorned with silver attachments. Images of other pieces of the same make show silver caps where the tops had been broken off. The vase is porcelain with applied decoration of chrysanthemums, vines and leaves. Reduction-fired with pale blue/green celadon glaze.
Ewer, Unglazed Earthenware, Original: 20 cm, Eastern Iran, 1100 – 1200 CE
The porous nature of the vessel would act to cool the water it contained. In an environment such as Iran, something as precious as water would be served in a beautiful vessel. Made of unglazed earthenware clay high in sand.
Vessel with Face, Earthenware, Original: 30.5 cm, China, Liuwan Region, Majiayau culture, 3800 – 2000 BCE
During the Gansue- Qiughai phase of the Yangshao culture, the human form played a special role as decoration. This piece features a molded “mask” with painted skeletal body. These vessels were often at floor level and viewed from the top. Buff coloured earthenware, once fired.
Ewer - Cizhou Ware, Stoneware, Original: 15cm, Northern Sung Dynasty, 960 – 1279 CE
This piece was used primarily for wine and water. Buff stoneware with white slip, sgraffito decoration, reduction fired.
Stemmed Bowl, Earthenware with Terra Sigellata, Original: 19 cm, Roman, Arretine, 1st Century BCE
Earthenware clay is thrown in a mold with relief to create the main body. The lip and foot are thrown and added later. The surface is finished with red “terra sigillata” (literally “sealed earth”) to create the Red Gloss ware.
Funerary Figure /Dancer, Earthenware, China, Western Han Dynasty, 206 BCE – 220 CE
Many types of pottery figures have been retrieved from Han tombs, but examples of this size with finely sculpted naturalistic details, are relatively rare. Usually mold-made of local earthenware with details such as sleeves and hair pieces added. Slip decoration.
Funerary Figure /Dancer, Earthenware, China, Western Han Dynasty, 206 BCE – 220 CE
Many types of pottery figures have been retrieved from Han tombs, but examples of this size with finely sculpted naturalistic details, are relatively rare. Usually mold-made of local earthenware with details such as sleeves and hair pieces added. Slip decoration.
Funerary Figure /Dancer, Earthenware, China, Western Han Dynasty, 206 BCE – 220 CE
Many types of pottery figures have been retrieved from Han tombs, but examples of this size with finely sculpted naturalistic details, are relatively rare. Usually mold-made of local earthenware with details such as sleeves and hair pieces added. Slip decoration.
Denise Jeffrey has a juried Status Market Membership with the Nova Scotia Designer Crafts Council and Membership with the Nova Scotia Potters Guild. She has participated with many exhibtions including "Production" at the Mary Black Gallery and the "New Works in Clay" at the Craig Gallery. Denise has her BFA in ceramics and a BA in Design from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, and is the Owner / Operator of d. Digs Pottery Studio - Gallery, in Mineville, N.S.
Taking the class " Using History as Inspiration" with Julia and Margaret gave me a chance to get out of the studio and experiment with some of the techniques that I had not tried in many years. In reproducing historical objects, I rediscovered the joy of learning and applying different production and decoration methods, such as coil building and piercing. The chance to meet and work with Julia and Margaret challenged me to think hard about where I want to take my craft and how I could further develop my skills.
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