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Michael Cardew

1901–1983

Soya Sprinkler Bottle c.1955
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Biography

Michael Ambrose Cardew (1901–1983), was an English studio potter who worked in West Africa for twenty years.

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Artworks

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  • Small Bowl

    Michael Cardew
    c.1930
  • Low Bowl with Wide Rim

    Michael Cardew
    1929
  • Lidded Tobacco Jar

    Michael Cardew
    c.1930
  • Vase

    Michael Cardew
    1950
  • Bowl

    Michael Cardew
    1950
  • Double Bowl

    Michael Cardew
    1945–8
  • Soya Sprinkler Bottle

    Michael Cardew
    c.1955

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