Large Artisan Ceramic Vase with Cream and Brown Striped Glaze

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This large late 20th-century artisan ceramic vase features an ovoid form with a narrow mouth, rounded shoulders and a softly … Read more This large late 20th-century artisan ceramic vase features an ovoid form with a narrow mouth, rounded shoulders and a softly tapering base. The surface is finished in a layered cream and brown glaze, arranged in horizontal bands that move around the body of the vase with an organic, marbled quality. The darker upper section gradually transitions into lighter cream tones toward the lower body, creating a natural striated effect that feels both earthy and graphic.

The glaze has a fluid, hand-applied appearance, with irregular lines, pooled areas and subtle tonal shifts that give the piece depth and movement. Its palette of warm cream, brown, taupe and dark umber makes it easy to place in a range of interiors, from rustic and organic modern spaces to contemporary rooms needing texture and sculptural presence. The form is simple but substantial, allowing the glaze treatment to remain the main visual feature.

At 28 inches high, the vase has good scale for use on the floor, on a large console, in an entryway, or as part of a grouped ceramic collection. It would also work well with dried branches or displayed on its own as a decorative vessel. See less