British Studio Pottery Textured Stoneware Globular Vase Signed IDC, 1982

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A compact stoneware globe with a pinched, miniature neck opening, this decorative vessel presents an organic profile reminiscent of a … Read more A compact stoneware globe with a pinched, miniature neck opening, this decorative vessel presents an organic profile reminiscent of a dried seed pod or weathered river stone. The spherical body sits securely upon a slightly flattened, unglazed circular base, measuring 8 cm in height, 8 cm in width, and 8 cm in depth. Its small scale gives it a dense, tactile weight when held in the hand. The exterior body is finished with an intentionally coarse, hand-worked texture featuring impressed cross-hatching, stippling, and small grit inclusions drawn through the clay. A mottled glaze covers the exterior in muted earth tones, blending sandy beige, warm brown, and subtle olive-green hues. Where the semi-gloss glaze pools into the incised grooves, it creates deeper tonal contrast against the lighter raised areas. The underside reveals the exposed buff clay body, impressed with clear workshop stamps. These markings feature the initials 'i dc' positioned directly above a broad arrow or directional monogram and the year '82', identifying manufacture in 1982. The maker remains unrecorded, though the restrained form and naturalistic glaze treatment align closely with modern british studio ceramic practices. Designed with a tiny lip that accommodates only a single dried stem, the piece functions primarily as a tactile cabinet sculpture or decorative weed pot. The low centre of gravity allows the rounded form to balance upright without a raised footrim. See less