Large Monochrome Black Glazed Studio Pottery Vase with Pierced Openings, Signed

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Large Monochrome Black Glazed Studio Pottery Vase with Pierced Openings, Signed “AL”

This large monochrome studio pottery vase exemplifies the … Read more Large Monochrome Black Glazed Studio Pottery Vase with Pierced Openings, Signed “AL”

This large monochrome studio pottery vase exemplifies the restrained, sculptural direction of late 20th-century ceramic practice, where form, surface, and negative space are treated with equal importance. The vessel is conceived as a tall, cylindrical form with a softly rounded shoulder and recessed mouth, its proportions carefully balanced and intentionally minimal.

The surface is finished in a deep black glaze with subtle charcoal and bronze undertones, displaying gentle tonal variation that shifts from satin to soft gloss depending on light and viewing angle. These variations, along with minor surface irregularities, are inherent to the firing process and underscore the hand-crafted nature of the work.

Distinctive pierced circular openings on opposing sides introduce a sculptural dimension, transforming the object from a functional vessel into a study of mass and void. The apertures allow light to pass through the form, creating interior shadow and emphasizing the spatial relationship between containment and emptiness—an approach aligned with modernist studio pottery traditions.

The base is inscribed with the artist’s cipher “AL,” indicating studio authorship. Elegant yet quietly expressive, this vase is best appreciated as a standalone sculptural object, well suited to modern, minimalist, or wabi-sabi interiors.

Dimensions:
13" H x 5" diameter
Top opening: 3" diameter
Pierced openings: 1.75" diameter See less