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A square Australian art pottery covered box by D. Thorpe of the Harvey School, decorated with dragonfly motifs beneath a flowing yellow and sepia-brown glaze. It stands on four shaped feet and has a fitted square lid with a rounded knob and petal-like surround.<\/p>\n

This box is illustrated under D. Thorpe in Griffith University\u2019s 2023 updated M\u2013Z Biographical Listings accompanying With Heart & Hand: Art Pottery in Queensland 1900\u20131950, PDF page 99. The base is incised D. Thorpe, with glaze notes appearing to read Sepia and Yellow. The work is undated.<\/p>\n

The Harvey School grew from L.J. Harvey\u2019s pottery teaching in Brisbane, begun in 1916. Its emphasis on hand-built forms and individual decoration helped shape Queensland art pottery. This signed, illustrated covered box offers collectors a documented connection with that tradition, with its expressive glaze and insect decoration giving a small functional form a strong decorative character.<\/p>\n

Maker: D. Thorpe
\nSchool: Harvey School
\nOrigin: Australia \/ Queensland pottery tradition
\nType: Square covered box \/ lidded canister
\nMaterial: Glazed earthenware
\nDecoration: Dragonfly motifs
\nGlaze: Yellow and sepia-brown
\nDimensions: Approximately 11 \u00d7 11 \u00d7 11 cm, including lid
\nWeight: Approximately 626 g, including lid
\nSignature: D. Thorpe, incised to base
\nDate: Undated
\nQuantity: One box with one lid<\/p>\n

Condition<\/p>\n

In great condition overall, with no damage reported. Fine glaze crazing is visible. Please examine the photographs as part of the description.<\/p>\n

Australia-wide postage is included in the price. International buyers, please contact us for an insured shipping quote before purchasing. Applicable import duties and taxes are the buyer\u2019s responsibility.<\/p>\n

Learn more in our Harvey School Pottery History, Makers and Marks Guide.<\/a><\/p>\n


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About TMC Emporium<\/p>\n

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Signed D. Thorpe Harvey School pottery box with dragonfly decoration and a yellow and sepia-brown glaze. Illustrated in Griffith University\u2019s Harvey School biographical listing.<\/p>\n

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