Handcrafted Signed Pottery Leaf Motif Vase

This striking handmade ceramic vase features an intricately layered oak and maple leaf motif in rich autumnal tones of burnt sienna and deep black. The leaves rise in organic, overlapping relief along the entire body and rim, giving the piece a sculptural, forest-inspired appearance. With a warm matte-to-satin finish and pierced negative spaces throughout, this vase combines both artistry and functionality.

The form is irregularly rectangular with a jagged, leaf-shaped rim. Measuring approximately 6 inches tall and 4 inches wide, this piece is ideal as a decorative vessel, votive holder, or seasonal centerpiece.

The base is incised with an expressive signature that reads "7 Kontas 15" or similar, suggesting a unique, small-batch artisan rather than mass production. The vase was sourced through Ferguson + D Galleries, indicating it may have been featured in a curated fine craft collection, most likely in the Pacific Northwest.

This ceramic is in excellent condition, with no chips or cracks, and is entirely handmade. The layered leaf appliqué and carved-out openings demonstrate a high level of craftsmanship typical of studio pottery from the 1990s to early 2000s.

• Materials: High-fired ceramic with oxide wash and layered appliqué

• Dimensions: Approx. 6" H x 4" L x 3" W

• Condition: Excellent; no chips, cracks, or repairs

• Style: Organic modern, rustic autumnal

• Theme: Leaves, forest, naturalistic sculpture

• Signature: Artist-signed on base (appears to read “7 Kontas 15” or similar)

• Age: Circa 1995–2005