Item Report
Contemporary Studio Pottery Stoneware Bud Vase
By: Unknown studio potter (identified by house/kiln mark, maker not conclusively identified)
Style: Contemporary Studio Pottery
Origin: United States or Western Europe (likely)
Materials: Stoneware, glaze, twine
Age: Circa 1990s–present
Condition: Excellent (no visible flaws, appears unused, not officially graded)
Value: $20–$50
Maker's Marks / Writing: Impressed pottery house/kiln mark on the body; cannot conclusively identify the maker from the visible mark.
Date: 2025-06-03 21:00:45.371342
Description:
This is a small, handmade stoneware bud vase with blue-green glaze, round body tapering to a narrow neck, and a rustic twine accent at the rim. The piece is impressed with a kiln or pottery house mark on its side, indicating a studio pottery origin. The glaze is softly graduated and features visible throwing rings, pointing to wheel-thrown craftsmanship. The style and finish reflect a contemporary or late 20th to 21st-century American or Western studio pottery tradition.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This is a fine example of contemporary studio pottery, likely made in the United States or Western Europe by an independent or small-scale ceramic artist. The form, glazing and hand-thrown construction point to modern craft pottery rather than mass production. The presence of a unique maker's mark adds value for collectors of studio ceramics. The condition appears excellent, with no chips or cracks visible.
Individual Images:
- The close-up detail highlights the maker's mark
- which is a distinguishing feature. The twine around the neck suggests a decorative touch commonly used by studio potters to signify limited production or personal touch. The throwing rings and glaze transitions are visible
- confirming handmade construction.
Provenance:
No documented provenance provided.
Condition:
Excellent (no visible flaws, appears unused, not officially graded)
Identification Score: 90%
The form, glaze, and visible maker's mark, together with construction details, strongly indicate a contemporary studio pottery bud vase. The only uncertainty is the specific potter, as the maker's mark is not immediately recognized.
Authenticity Score: 95%
This appears to be an authentic hand-thrown contemporary stoneware vase. The signature house/kiln mark, combined with the non-uniform glaze and visible craftsmanship, suggest it is not a mass-produced item.
Image Memory Note
Keywords
Contemporary studio pottery, bud vase, stoneware, hand-thrown, modern ceramics, pottery mark, glazed ceramics
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