Richard Bresnahan Studio Pottery Charger Plate Anagama Fired Iris Motif

ITEM SPECIFICS: Late 20th Century, Stoneware, Gray, Cream, Blue, Japanese Influence, Wabi-Sabi, Studio Craft

A masterful large charger by renowned Minnesota potter Richard Bresnahan, founder of the St. John's Pottery. This anagama wood-fired piece features a beautifully rendered iris motif against a richly textured gray glaze, showcasing the artist's deep connection to Japanese ceramic traditions. A significant and collectible example of American studio pottery, bearing both Bresnahan's personal chop and the St. John's Pottery mark.