Overview
A sophisticated wheel-thrown stoneware vase featuring a dramatic flared rim and a pear-shaped body finished in a mottled reduction-fired glaze.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Mid-Century Studio Pottery Stoneware Vase
Photo reference
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Story
The 1960s saw a radical shift as artists abandoned industrial factories to return to the potter's wheel, seeking a more 'honest' connection to their materials.
Maker / Origin
While unsigned, this piece is a product of the Studio Pottery tradition influenced by the 'Mingei' (folk art) philosophy of Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada.
Condition & Value
The vase appears to be in excellent vintage condition with no visible cracks or structural repairs. Value is driven by the exceptional form and the quality of the glaze; while an attribution to a known master would increase the price, high-quality anonymous studio…
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