Rare Vintage 1990s Aston Pottery Spongeware Green Dragon Soap Dish by Jane & Stephen Baughan

Add a touch of mythical country charm to your home with this beautiful, highly collectible ceramic soap dish from the renowned Aston Pottery studio in Oxfordshire, England. Designed by celebrated studio potters Jane and Stephen Baughan, this piece features an incredibly charming, whimsical hand-painted Green Dragon motif on a creamy earthenware base, framed perfectly by a classic cobalt blue spongeware splatter rim.

Equipped with molded central ridges, it functions beautifully as a drainage dish to keep your favorite soaps elevated and dry, while adding a pop of artisanal character to a sink-side space. It weighs 178g, its measurements are 11cm width, 14.5cm length, and 4cm height.

Key Features & Details

• Makers: Authentically stamped on the reverse with the official circular "Jane and Stephen Baughan - Aston" pottery mark.

• Pattern: Retired Green Dragon motif (significantly rarer than their standard country livestock or floral designs).

• Craftsmanship: Hand-painted English studio pottery with a classic, tactile spongeware finish that captures 19th-century folk-art nostalgia.

• Era: Late 20th / Early 21st Century (Modern Studio Pottery Era).

• Care: Completely modern and practical! Glazed to be fully dishwasher and microwave safe.

Condition

Excellent vintage condition. This piece is in pristine, near-new condition with absolutely no chips, cracks, structural hairlines, or tea-staining. The glaze remains brilliant and glossy.

Perfect for collectors of retired Baughan pottery patterns, lovers of classic English country spongeware, or anyone hunting for a unique, characterful home accent!