Essexware pottery is a type of Australian pottery produced by Gordon and Irene Dunstan in Leura, Blue Mountains, New South Wales, from 1945 to 1976. The pottery is known for its distinctive Aboriginal-inspired designs, which were often hand-painted on a black or brown glaze.

Gordon Dunstan was a self-taught potter who learned his craft from books and magazines. He was also influenced by the work of other Australian potters of the time, such as Reginald G. Murray and Hans Coper. In 1945, Dunstan and his wife Irene established Essexware pottery in a small garage workshop behind their home in Leura.

The Dunstans were inspired by the Aboriginal art of the Blue Mountains region, and they incorporated many Aboriginal motifs into their pottery designs. They also used traditional Aboriginal techniques, such as sgraffito and burnishing. Essexware pottery was quickly recognized for its high quality and unique designs, and more...

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12 various Australian Aboriginal themed Pottery. Includes…

12 various Australian Aboriginal themed Pottery. Includes Australian Alfa Art, Essexware, Red-Stone.

Two Essexware house shaped pots

Essexware House Pot Duo

Two Essexware house shaped pots