Mid-Century Modern Raku-Fired Art Pottery Vase

Story

In the late 20th century, studio potters revived ancient Japanese raku techniques to create dramatic, smoky surfaces. This vase captures that fiery alchemy, turning a simple clay vessel into a canvas of frozen smoke and metallic sheen.

Maker / Origin

While the specific studio mark is not visible, this piece is highly characteristic of the American Studio Craft movement. Independent potters in the 1970s and 80s experimented heavily with post-firing reduction (raku), where red-hot vessels were plunged into combustible materials to create unpredictable, smoky crackle glazes and metallic luster finishes.

Condition & Value

The vase appears to be in very good vintage condition with no visible chips or cracks. The crackle pattern on the white glaze is intentional (craquelure) and characteristic of the raku firing process. Excellent preservation of the metallic luster on the neck.