Antique Industrial Refractory Crucible Planter, Wabi-Sabi Foundry Vessel

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A substantial antique industrial refractory crucible, transformed by decades of foundry use into a sculptural vessel with remarkable texture and … Read more A substantial antique industrial refractory crucible, transformed by decades of foundry use into a sculptural vessel with remarkable texture and naturally developed color. The exceptionally thick walls, irregular eroded rim, mineral deposits, oxidation, and blue-green patina remain authentic to its working life.

Displayed empty, the vessel reads as a striking architectural object; planted with an olive tree, dracaena, agave, or other sculptural greenery, it becomes an expressive indoor planter. Its honest materiality works especially well in Organic Modern, Wabi-Sabi, Belgian, Japandi, Mediterranean, Brutalist, and collected contemporary interiors.

Design Highlights:
- Authentic early-20th-century American foundry crucible
- Exceptionally thick refractory ceramic walls
- Naturally developed blue-green patina and mineral texture
- Sculptural irregular rim shaped by industrial use
- Substantial scale and approximately 50 lb weight

Dimensions:
Height: 13.5 in
Opening diameter: 10.5 in
Overall diameter: approximately 11 in
Interior depth: approximately 9.5 in

Very good antique condition with extensive wear from age and industrial use. The naturally developed patina, mineral deposits, oxidation, rough texture, firing marks, and irregular rim are integral to the vessel's character. Please review all photographs for condition and surface detail. See less