Item Report
Studio Pottery Stoneware Miniature Vase
By: Unknown studio potter
Style: 20th Century Studio Pottery
Origin: Likely United States or Western Europe
Materials: Stoneware clay, ceramic glaze, natural cord
Age: Circa 1970-2000
Condition: Excellent (no chips or cracks, some minor glaze variation typical of handmade pieces)
Value: $20 - $50
Maker's Marks / Writing: There appears to be an impressed seal or mark near the base, but it is not fully legible in the image.
Date: 2025-06-03 20:59:13.731685
Description:
This is a small, handcrafted studio pottery vase made of stoneware. It features a bulbous form with concentric throwing rings visible on the body and a lightly flared rim. The glaze is a soft blue-green with earthy undertones, possibly celadon-inspired. A simple twisted cord is tied around the neck. The piece is unmarked except for what may be an impressed potter's seal near the base, typical of modern or late 20th-century studio ceramics. The rustic aesthetic and handmade quality suggest it was produced by an artisan potter rather than in a mass-production setting.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This is a modest but attractively crafted studio pottery vase, likely made by an independent potter within the last 30-50 years. The cord tied around the neck may have been added for decorative effect. Such pieces are valued for their artisanal quality rather than age or rarity.
Individual Images:
whole item
Provenance:
No provenance documentation provided.
Condition:
Excellent (no chips or cracks, some minor glaze variation typical of handmade pieces)
Identification Score: 85%
The form, glazing, and handmade characteristics make it highly likely to be a modern studio pottery miniature vase. The visible potter's mark, however, is not fully legible, so absolute identification is limited.
Authenticity Score: 98%
The hand-thrown appearance, glazing technique, and overall finish strongly indicate this is an authentic studio pottery piece, not a reproduction or mass-produced item.
Image Memory Note
Keywords
studio pottery, stoneware, miniature vase, artisan, blue-green glaze, modern, 20th century
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