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Bernard Leach

1887–1979

Large Bowl 1945–50
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Biography

Bernard Howell Leach (5 January 1887 – 6 May 1979) was a British studio potter and art teacher. He is regarded as the "Father of British studio pottery".

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Left Right

Bird Dish

Bernard Leach
1973–4
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Black Jar

Bernard Leach
1973–4
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Cornish Coast Tile

Bernard Leach
1973–4
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Deer Plate

Bernard Leach
1973–4
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Fish Vase

Bernard Leach
1973–4
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Lion Tile

Bernard Leach
1973–4
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Tree Jar

Bernard Leach
1973–4
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Drawing for a Pot

Bernard Leach
1973
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Letter and questionnaire sent by Bernard Leach to J.P. Hodin

Bernard Leach, recipient: Dr J. P. Hodin
1 March 1964
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Letters from Bernard Leach to J.P. Hodin

Bernard Leach, recipient: Dr J. P. Hodin
2–23 May 1949
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