1970s Organic Studio Pottery Vessel Sculptural Coil Form

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Description

A sculptural studio pottery vessel from the 1970s, hand-built using traditional coil construction and finished with an expressive organic surface.
… Read more A sculptural studio pottery vessel from the 1970s, hand-built using traditional coil construction and finished with an expressive organic surface.
The form is richly dimensional, with applied spiral and rounded motifs that wrap the body in a rhythmic, almost biomorphic pattern. The glaze is a warm mustard yellow with deep brown variation, settling into the recesses and enhancing the depth of the design.
The interior reveals the coil-built structure, underscoring its handmade origin. Thick-walled and substantial in weight, this piece reads as a small ceramic sculpture rather than a functional vessel.
Ideal as a standalone object, styled atop books, or incorporated into a layered vignette.
Measurements
7 inches high
6 inches wide
2.5 inch opening
5 inch base
3.22 pounds
Condition
Very good vintage condition. Minor surface irregularities consistent with hand-built studio pottery and kiln firing. No cracks or repairs. See less