Shawramics is an Australian pottery brand created by Melbourne-based potter Chris Shaw, best known for handcrafting a distinct, quirky line of collectible stoneware face mugs famously called "The Mugmen." Inspired by fantasy themes like J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, each piece features a distinct, sculpted "ugly" or funny character face.
Up for sale is an authentic vintage ceramic character pitcher from the highly collectible "The Mugmen" line, handcrafted by renowned Melbourne potter Chris Shaw (Shawramics).
This specific piece is the rare and quirky character known as 'Screwy'. The design features a wonderfully expressive, distorted face cleverly built into a realistic tree-stump body, complete with detailed bark texturing, a sturdy integrated side handle, and a defined pouring spout.
Condition:
Excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, or repairs. The glazes are bright and glossy, the interior is clean, and the base shows only minor shelf wear consistent with age. Please inspect the high-resolution photos to view the exact cosmetic condition.
Material: Genuine high-fired stoneware.
Glaze & Firing: Masterfully finished using a classic Tenmoku glaze with an external red iron oxide wash.
Process: Fired in a reduced atmospheric gas kiln, giving the piece its signature rich, dark, and complex tonal variations that make each studio piece unique.
Accents: Features a striking glossy black interior glaze and a vibrant pink-glazed tongue.
Maker's Mark: Includes the distinct, authentic Shawramics studio stamp cleanly impressed into the side of the trunk.
Size / Capacity:
Holds approximately 225ml to 250ml, making it a perfect small creamer or milk jug size.
Key Features of Shawramics Art=
Distinct Glazing Process: Shawramics face mugs are fired to stoneware using a Tenmoku glaze with an external red iron oxide in a reduced atmospheric gas kiln
Shawramics ceramics are microwave and dishwasher safe.