Signed John Mankameyer “Manka” 1997 Ru-21 Crystalline Glaze Vase

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There is a softness to the clay, a patient hush in the glaze. Upon its surface, copper blossoms drift like … Read more There is a softness to the clay, a patient hush in the glaze. Upon its surface, copper blossoms drift like slow fireworks, captured mid-bloom. Each crystalline petal holds the secret of fire, of kiln and chance, of an artist who coaxed beauty from science.

Signed and dated, this vase bears the quiet authority of John Mankameyer’s hand. It was made not simply to hold, but to be beheld—an object for the room, the light, and the soul. A vessel of enduring grace, a whisper of décor.

About the Artist:

In 1975 John Mankameyer (1933-2015) began working with clay. For the next 40 years he threw porcelain pots using a crystalline glaze surface technique. These glazes became his passion which lead him to conduct numerous experiments resulting in hundreds of new recipes. His focused research built him a national reputation as one of the potters credited with reviving the interest in crystalline glazes.

Measurements:  8"H x 5.5"W x 5.5"D

Weight: 2 lb

Origin: United States

Age: 1997 See less