Mid-Century Hand-Thrown Porcelain Crystalline Glaze Ceramic Vase by Sid Oakley

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This elegant Mid-Century Hand-Thrown Crystalline Glaze Ceramic Vase by Sid Oakley originated in the United States, 20th Century. It presents … Read more This elegant Mid-Century Hand-Thrown Crystalline Glaze Ceramic Vase by Sid Oakley originated in the United States, 20th Century. It presents a classic ovoid silhouette with a gently tapered shoulder and a short, rolled lip that sits above a composed, rounded body. A glossy, pale ground provides a luminous backdrop for large, circular crystalline formations in soft lilac-blue tones that read as floral rosettes across the vessel. Near the shoulder, smaller pinwheel crystals and haloed spots cluster to produce subtle variations in color intensity and vitreous texture. Wheel-thrown construction is apparent in the balanced profile and refined foot, while the high-fire ceramic body supports a thick, layered glaze that encouraged the growth of distinct spherulitic crystals during reduction firing. The overall surface is highly reflective and glasslike, and the crystalline bloom patterns appear to float above the underlying glaze. Subtle shifts in the crystalline motifs reward close observation and contribute to a sense of depth and painterly rhythm across the vessel. The vase is an artful example of mid-century experimentation with crystalline glazing, combining refined throwing with a technically demanding decorative finish. Excellent Vintage Condition.

United States, 20th Century

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Height: 6.5 in (16.51 cm) x Diameter: 5 in (12.7 cm) See less