Born in 1924, Len Castle completed a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Auckland in 1946.

He was introduced to pottery at night classes while training to be a secondary school teacher.

His career path turned after he won a scholarship to study with master potter Bernard Leach in St Ives, Cornwall. During this period, recalled Castle, he absorbed a strong work ethic and became strongly drawn to the Oriental aesthetic.

Castle returned from England to a job teaching science at Auckland Teachers' College.

In 1963, he left the Teachers' College and became a professional potter, and in the same year, was instrumental in establishing the New Zealand Society of Potters.

In 1966, he won a Queen Elizabeth II Arts Council fellowship, which he used to go to Japan and Hawaii. His trip cemented his love of Japanese pottery.

In 1986, Castle was made a Commander of the more...

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Len Castle, Large Jug, c. 1950, glazed ceramic, artist's stamp…

Glazed Ceramic Large Jug by Len Castle

Len Castle, Large Jug, c. 1950, glazed ceramic, artist's stamp impressed near base, 24 x 22 cm

Len Castle, 'Deerstalkers Inn' flagon, stoneware with shino…

Shino Glaze Deerstalkers Inn Flagon by Len Castle

Len Castle, 'Deerstalkers Inn' flagon, stoneware with shino glaze, impressed potter's cypher to base, height 23.5 cm

Len Castle, small squat jug, stoneware with poured grey glaze…

Len Castle Stoneware Jug

Len Castle, small squat jug, stoneware with poured grey glaze over tenmoku, impressed LC mark to underside, height 9 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Castle Family

Len Castle, Hanging Pot, satin glazed ceramic, artist stamp, 27…

Satin Glazed Hanging Pot by Len Castle

Len Castle, Hanging Pot, satin glazed ceramic, artist stamp, 27 x 19 cm

Len Castle, Large flagon, stoneware with gold-dusted brown &…

Gold-dusted Stoneware Flagon by Len Castle

Len Castle, Large flagon, stoneware with gold-dusted brown & black glaze, impressed potter's mark to the footrim, Height 31.5 cm

Len Castle large jug, strap handle, shino glazed. Incised…

Shino-glazed Stipple Patterned Len Castle Jug

Len Castle large jug, strap handle, shino glazed. Incised stipple pattern to the circumference of the body. Impressed mark. 29 cm height

A Len Castle hand formed stoneware twin aperture flask vase,…

Umber Twin Flask Vase by Len Castle

A Len Castle hand formed stoneware twin aperture flask vase, umber pigmented, compressed ovoid shape rising to ring mouthed short necks with glazed interior. Impressed artist's cipher. 27 x 15 x 27 cm

Len Castle wine flask, squat ovoid flask with single handle and…

Len Castle Ash Glazed Wine Flask with Handle

Len Castle wine flask, squat ovoid flask with single handle and original cork stopper, ash glazed upper section over applied umber pigment to the base. Impressed mark, 22 cm height

Len Castle branch pot, with two drapes of chun glaze dribbling…

Chun Glaze Len Castle Branch Pot

Len Castle branch pot, with two drapes of chun glaze dribbling from the shoulder over a tenmoku glaze. Impressed mark circa 1970, height 35.5 cm.

Len Castle tall stoneware jug, duck egg type glaze in speckled…

Speckled Grey Stoneware Jug with Strap Handle

Len Castle tall stoneware jug, duck egg type glaze in speckled grey, strap handle, height 24.5 cm.

An early Len Castle Flagon, made from earthenware, in a bulbous…

Early Len Castle Flagon: Earthenware Bulbous Form with Strap Handle

An early Len Castle Flagon, made from earthenware, in a bulbous form with a strap handle. Including a cane stopper. Impressed maker's mark above base, height 24 cm, width 17 cm

A Len Castle brush pot vase, with incised band decoration, in a…

Green Glazed Len Castle Brush Pot Vase with Incised Decoration

A Len Castle brush pot vase, with incised band decoration, in a green glaze. Maker's mark above base, height 19 cm, depth 9 cm

Len Castle tenmoku glazed jug, spherical body, strap handle,…

Len Castle tenmoku glazed jug, spherical body, strap handle, black shoulder over lustrous red/brown glaze. Impressed potter's mark, height 25 cm.

A large Len Castle pouring jug, all over exterior glaze with…

A large Len Castle pouring jug, all over exterior glaze with elongated strap handle. Maker's mark to base, height 26 cm, diameter 20 cm

A Len Castle squat rim jug, made from stoneware, in a bulbous…

Len Castle Stoneware Squat Rim Jug with Ash Glaze

A Len Castle squat rim jug, made from stoneware, in a bulbous form to the body, with a squashed downward angled neck, and a strap handle. Featuring an ash glaze, with impressed rope decoration to the centre. Maker's mark above base. Height 17 cm, width 14…

Len Castle, Tall stoneware jug, of elegant form and shino glaze,…

Len Castle Tall Stoneware Jug with Shino Glaze, Impressed Mark

Len Castle, Tall stoneware jug, of elegant form and shino glaze, impressed potter's mark to the foot, height 31 cm, Provenance: Collection of Hans and Elizabeth Swier

Len Castle, Large stoneware flask, matt tan glaze, strap handle,…

Len Castle Stoneware Flask, Matt Tan Glaze, Strap Handle

Len Castle, Large stoneware flask, matt tan glaze, strap handle, impressed potter's mark to the base, height 33 cm, Provenance: Collection of Hans and Elizabeth Swier

Len Castle, Stoneware jug, of elongated form, with tenmoku…

Len Castle Stoneware Jug with Tenmoku Glaze, LC Mark, 20.5cm

Len Castle, Stoneware jug, of elongated form, with tenmoku glaze, impressed LC mark to the base, height 20.5 cm, Provenance: Collection of Hans and Elizabeth Swier

Len Castle, Stoneware jug, with matt mottled grey, brown and…

Len Castle Stoneware Jug with Mottled Glaze, Provenance Swier Collection

Len Castle, Stoneware jug, with matt mottled grey, brown and black glaze, impressed potter's mark to the foot, height 19.5 cm, Provenance: Collection of Hans and Elizabeth Swier

Len Castle tenmoku tall jug black glaze with dark red / brown…

Len Castle Tenmoku Tall Jug with Impressed Potter's Mark

Len Castle tenmoku tall jug black glaze with dark red / brown highlights at the edges. Impressed potter's mark. Height 20 cm. Provenance: from the estate collection of the Auckland potters Ennis and Joyce Oliver. Note: this jug of a similar design to…