Studio Art Pottery Stoneware Lidded Jar 15" Signed Teal Blue Abstract Brushwork

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Hand-Thrown Studio Art Pottery | Large Lidded Stoneware Canister Jar | 15" Tall | Signed | Teal, Cobalt & White … Read more Hand-Thrown Studio Art Pottery | Large Lidded Stoneware Canister Jar | 15" Tall | Signed | Teal, Cobalt & White Glazes | Abstract Brushwork Decoration
A striking and substantial piece of American studio art pottery — a large hand-thrown stoneware lidded canister displaying exceptional skill in both throwing, glazing, and decorative brushwork.
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Form: Wheel-thrown stoneware lidded jar/canister with fitted ball-knob lid seated in flanged collar
Size: Approximately 15" tall x 6" wide — a commanding display piece
Clay body: White/buff stoneware with unglazed natural clay foot and lid rim
Glazes: Three-zone layered glaze treatment:

Lower body: Matte white slip with visible throwing rings
Shoulder: Deep teal/forest green drip glaze flowing downward
Neck & lid: Rich cobalt blue/purple with crystalline surface variation


Decoration: Bold gestural iron/black oxide brushwork applied over the white slip — expressive abstract strokes suggesting branches or calligraphy, strongly influenced by East Asian brush painting tradition
Opening: Approximately 4" interior neck diameter
Signed: Artist's mark/signature on the base (partially legible — see photo)


Style & Context: This piece sits squarely in the tradition of American studio pottery influenced by Japanese mingei and Zen aesthetics — the same lineage as Warren MacKenzie, the Leach tradition, and the broader American craft revival of the 1970s–1990s. The layered glaze technique and expressive brushwork demonstrate serious training and artistic confidence.
Ideal For:

Studio art pottery collectors
Mid-century and craft revival collectors
Japanese-aesthetic / wabi-sabi home decor
Display as a standalone sculptural piece
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