Early 20th Century Early Van Briggle Art Pottery Ewer, Matte Turquoise, 11.5”

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Early 20th-century Van Briggle “Ewer” art pottery distinguished by its sculptural teardrop form and elegantly integrated handle. Finished in the … Read more Early 20th-century Van Briggle “Ewer” art pottery distinguished by its sculptural teardrop form and elegantly integrated handle. Finished in the highly coveted matte turquoise glaze, exemplifying the fluid Arts & Crafts / Art Nouveau sensibility .

At 11.5 inches in height, this ewer is notably large in scale, an increasingly rare format that elevates it from decorative object to sculptural statement.

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• Maker: Van Briggle Pottery
• Origin: United States
• Period: Arts & Crafts era, early 20th century
• Dimensions:
• Height: 11.5 in
• Width: approx. 8 in (excluding handle)
• Depth: approx. 6 in
• Material: Art pottery
• Glaze: Matte turquoise / blue-green
• Markings: Incised Van Briggle mark with hand-scripted production details on base

Condition:
Excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, or restorations. Minor kiln-related glaze variations and small firing specks are present and consistent with original production. A subtle glaze transition near the spout is inherent to the firing process and not a structural flaw. See less