Janet Leach 1918 - 1997 first met Bernard Leach while Leach was on a visit to Japan in the early 50's. Janet was working with Hamada at his Mashiko pottery. Janet is the one of the few potters who worked with Bernard to retain her own true voice. Her work owes all to the Japanese influences that she encountered while working in Japan. In her work one sees the influence of Oribe and Bizen. Janet came to England in 1953 marring Bernard Leach and was to run the Leach Pottery St.Ives until her death in 1997.

Small Lugged Handled Vase
A small handled vase glazed only with fly ash in the Shigaraki style. Quite a late piece by Janet. . Impressed JL and SI.

Size,
height, 15.5 cm


Ref: OC/AH030

Oval Vessel:
A small stoneware vessel by Janet Leach, ash-glaze with classic stringing effect. Impressed JL and SI seals.

Size,
height, 4 3/4in (12.0cm)

Ref: OC/AH0256