The Leach Pottery Collection

The Leach Pottery Collection features ceramics created by Bernard Leach and other influential artists, showcasing traditional and functional pottery techniques. It includes a wide range of stoneware and functional ware that blends Eastern and Western craftsmanship, reflecting Leach's philosophies of handmade, utilitarian ceramics. The collection highlights the development of 20th-century studio pottery, emphasizing craftsmanship, design, and the cultural exchange between Japan and Britain. It serves as an important record of ceramic innovation and the artisanal approach to pottery that values both aesthetic quality and everyday usefulness.