Kelly McCarty Tan Wheel-thrown Ceramic Mug

A distinctive wheel-thrown stoneware mug featuring a soft gray, speckled glaze on the upper body and a dramatic unglazed, heavily textured coil/ridged band around the base. The form has a flared lip and a comfortable hand-pulled handle with decorative lugs. It’s an earthy, tactile piece that reads rustic/modern and wabi-sabi—great for display or everyday coffee/tea.

• Materials: Stoneware clay; glossy gray speckled glaze on upper half; unglazed textured clay band at base.

• Style/Theme: Studio pottery; organic/earthy, rustic modern; wabi-sabi texture.

• Maker/Brand: Kelly McCarty (signed on base).

• Country: USA (studio pottery; maker signature indicates American artist).

• Age: Contemporary (likely 2000s–present).

• Dimensions: ~4 in tall × ~4.5 in wide (to rim; ~5.5 in to handle approx.).

• Condition: Very good handmade condition with natural glaze variations and kiln speckling typical of studio work; no chips or cracks observed.

• Food Safe: Presumed food safe based on glaze use; as with most handmade pottery, hand-wash recommended and avoid sudden temperature shock.

• Use: Coffee/tea mug, pen cup, or small planter sleeve.