VTG Studio Pottery Rabbit Sculpture White Glaze Glass EyesTerracotta 9"

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A hand-crafted studio pottery rabbit executed in terracotta with a glossy white glaze and applied amber glass eyes. The sculptural … Read more A hand-crafted studio pottery rabbit executed in terracotta with a glossy white glaze and applied amber glass eyes. The sculptural form emphasizes the alert posture and elongated ears of the animal through simplified modeling characteristic of late twentieth-century American studio ceramics.
The hollow-bodied construction and exposed terracotta base reflect traditional pottery methods, while the softly mottled glaze creates subtle variation across the surface. Animal figures such as this occupied an important place within American studio pottery, where functional ceramic techniques were adapted to decorative and sculptural forms for domestic interiors.

The piece demonstrates careful hand-finishing in the modeling of the ears, facial features, and seated pose. Unmarked examples of this type were frequently produced by independent studio potters and regional ceramic workshops throughout the United States during the late twentieth century.

An appealing example of American studio pottery combining sculptural character with traditional ceramic craftsmanship.


Measurements: 7" x 5" x 9"

Weight: 1.7 lb

Origin: USA

Age: Late 20th Century See less