Attributed to Bernard Leach Brown Glazed Pottery Deep Plate with Tiger Design #5496

width: approx. 22 cm (8.66 in)
height: approx. 7.3 cm (2.87 in)
weight: approx. 591 g

This brown glazed pottery deep plate features a boldly painted tiger motif across the interior. The design is expressed with strong outline brushwork and simplified painted lines, giving the image a powerful presence across the wide surface. Concentric bands near the rim and the balanced wheel-thrown form add structure to the composition, while tonal variation in the brown to dark brown glaze creates depth and surface texture. The contrast between the painted interior, the glazed surface, and the clay-rich foot area highlights qualities often appreciated by collectors, including brush rhythm, glaze variation, and forming balance. As a display piece or collection object, this tiger motif pottery deep plate stands out for its pictorial design and ceramic character.