Item Report
American Mid-Century Modern Black Glazed Pottery Cup
By: Unknown studio potter
Style: Mid-Century Modern Studio Pottery
Origin: United States (possible Western origin)
Materials: Stoneware, black glaze
Age: circa 1950-1970
Condition: Very good (minor wear, no visible cracks or chips from this angle, but full inspection needed)
Value: $10-$30 (auction liquidation estimate, assuming no notable maker's mark or provenance)
Maker's Marks / Writing: No visible maker's mark or writing in provided image.
Date: 2025-06-03 05:44:21.593906
Description:
This small vessel appears to be a black glazed pottery cup, likely wheel-thrown, with simple, utilitarian lines and a deep black glaze. Its finish, form, and visible throwing rings inside the vessel are characteristic of American or Western studio pottery from the mid-20th century, roughly 1950s-1970s. The glaze covers the entirety of the visible inner surface, and there is no visible decoration, suggesting functional use, possibly as a small drinking or sake cup.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A nice example of functional studio pottery from the mid-20th century, with a simple, elegant form and monochrome glaze. Value is modest unless attributable to a known artist.
Individual Images:
- This image provides a clear look into the interior and rim
- revealing concentric throwing marks and a glossy
- even glaze. It does not show the base
- which is crucial for identification and assessment of signatures or country of origin marks. No visible cracks or chips from this view. Exterior and base should be inspected for further markings and wear.
Provenance:
No provenance information provided.
Condition:
Very good (minor wear, no visible cracks or chips from this angle, but full inspection needed)
Identification Score: 80%
The shape, glaze, and throwing style are strongly indicative of mid-century modern American or Western studio pottery, but absence of maker's mark and limited context prevent full certainty.
Authenticity Score: 75%
The wear, glaze, and construction suggest the piece is consistent with authentic mid-century studio pottery, but lack of detail on the base or artist attribution lowers the certainty.
Image Memory Note
Keywords
pottery, mid-century modern, studio pottery, black glaze, American ceramics, 1950s
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