Up for sale a 6” tall 1986 South African hand-thrown stoneware brown pitcher/jug.

In Mint Pre-Owned Condition. No chips, cracks or damage.

This pitcher is an excellent example of South African studio pottery from the famous Rorke's Drift ELC (Evangelical Lutheran Church) Art and Craft Centre, located in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Featuring traditional patterns, folklore, and stylized animal forms that mirror the prehistoric cave paintings found throughout Southern Africa, it reflects strong Zulu design influences combined with mid-century studio pottery techniques introduced by Scandinavian instructors who helped establish the workshop in the 1960s.

The Mbatha surname is common among Rorke’s Drift potters. I can’t read the first name clearly, but it appears to be Eaval.

As always please refer to pictures to better assess condition for yourself as they are the best true indicator of condition and serve as an integral part of the description. This is the exact item you’ll be receiving. Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have or if you need more photos.

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PAYMENTS: Please submit payment no later than 2 days from the date of purchase.

SHIPPING: Will ship within 1 business day (Monday to Friday) of receiving cleared payment. 

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