An Olive Jones Maori decorated cylindrical table jardiniere, with Maori figural supports, incised koru and chevron motifs, pale green glazed. Incised signature, marked NZ, and dated 1940. Glaze crazing, diameter 13 cm, height 12 cm. In 1939 when New Zealand's population was around 1.6 million the Centennial Exhibition in 1939-40 held in Wellington attracted some 2.6 million visitors. There was a prevalent and heightened sense of national identity and souvenirs of a visit were de rigueur. Working at the 'Fair', Olive Jones was one of New Zealand's pioneer potters who established a career after studying applied arts at the Wedgwood Institute in England. She demonstrated pottery making and produced a range of pieces for sale. Many of the items made by Jones were small souvenirs, however this table jardiniere with its Maori motifs is a major piece of her production. Jones had learnt complex making practices at the Wedgwood Institute and had invested in an industrial potter's wheel and large oil-fired kiln, enabling her to confidently produce wares such as this, whilst encapsulating the elements of folk-art design.
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- Crazing - A network of fine cracks in the glaze of a ceramic item, caused by uneven shrinking during the firing process.
- Incised - A record of a name, date or inscription, or a decoration scratched into a surface, usually of a glass or ceramic item with a blunt instrument to make a coarse indentation. Compare with engraving where the surface is cut with a sharp instrument such as a metal needle or rotating tool to achieve a fine indentation.
- Chevron Motif - In jewellery, a chevron is a V-shaped pattern or design that is often used to create a bold and striking visual effect, and as a symbol of strength, power and protection.. It is a classic motif used in many different styles of jewellery and can be seen in various forms such as on a ring, earrings, bracelets, and necklaces. It can be created with precious or semi-precious stones, pearls, or enamel. It can be found in different forms such as engraved or inlaid or beaded.
In ceramics the pattern is often used in decorative pottery and porcelain pieces, such as vases, bowls, plates and figurines. The chevron pattern can be created by using different colored glazes or by hand-painting the design onto the piece. It is also commonly found in the form of embossing or intaglio in decorative ceramic objects. This pattern can be seen as a popular design choice in Art Deco and Art Nouveau style of ceramics.
This chevron pattern can also be found in many different types of furniture, such as tables, chairs, chests of drawers, and cabinets. A common place to find chevron pattern is in a herringbone pattern, which is made up of repeating V-shaped patterns. The chevron pattern can be created by using different types of wood, inlaying or by using different colors of stain. It is also commonly found in the form of a veneer. This pattern can be seen as a popular design choice in mid-century modern, Art Deco, and contemporary style furniture.
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