Donna Craven (NC), Large Lidded Four Handled Pot

Seagrove, North Carolina, contemporary wood fired stoneware with ash and salt glaze, signed "D. Craven" on the underside, bulbous jar form pot with banded neck accented with conical bosses, four lug handles, and conforming domed lid, the body decorated with graduated diamond diapered glaze motifs melting into controlled drips over manganese.

29 x 28 x 28 in.

Private Collection, Raleigh, North Carolina

Donna Craven is a distinguished ceramic artist and 7th generation direct descendant of Peter Craven from Randolph County. Donna's wood-fired, salt-glazed pottery merges tradition with a unique, contemporary vision. Known for her masterfully crafted large-scale works and unique glaze patterns, Craven uses both throwing and coiling techniques to create striking forms that balance strength, simplicity, and elegance. Her pieces are celebrated for their harmonious integration of form and surface, a deliberate approach that brings each vessel to life. Since beginning her journey as a Seagrove Journeyman potter in 1996, Craven has remained deeply connected to the Seagrove tradition.

Good estate condition.