Lot #112: Vintage Zarichney Studio Pottery Pendant - Signed Canadian Art Ceramic - Swans

This vintage pottery pendant is by well artist Jarko Zavi (1908–1987), an influential figure in Canadian studio ceramics. Zavi was a Czechoslovakian-born potter who immigrated to Canada in the late 1940s, eventually settling and establishing his studio in Ontario. He is known for his hand-built and wheel-thrown works. A striking, highly collectible mid-century modern studio pottery pendant by renowned Czech-Canadian ceramist Jarko Zavi. This low-relief circular plaque features a beautiful, stylized depiction of two water birds (swans or geese) in motion. True to Zavi's legendary experimentation with glazes, the piece showcases an incredible contrast of textures. The background features a mottled, stone-like granite glaze, while the birds are finished in a smooth, dark metallic-charcoal slip glaze highlighted by vibrant pops of orange on the beaks and webbed feet. The bottom portion intentionally exposes the raw, earthy red clay body Zavi famously harvested from local Ontario clay deposits. ***Please Note: Close-up photography is used to show fine design details and condition. Please refer to the specified measurements for the exact physical size of each piece. Dimensions: 3"L x 2.5"W Pickup category timeslot {A}