This stunning large-scale studio pottery vase commands attention with its richly textured surface and intricate floral medallion motifs. The vessel features an architectural, almost cathedral-like design, where raised geometric frameworks intersect with stylized blossoms and scrolls, creating an ornate lattice of dimensional relief. The earthy brown glaze is accented with subtle blue-green patination within the recessed areas, enhancing the sculptural depth and aged character. Though unmarked, the craftsmanship is clearly of professional studio quality, and the irregular top opening suggests it may have been conceived as a decorative art piece or possibly a lamp base.
A superb addition to rustic, bohemian, or eclectic interiors, this vase bridges form and function as both a vessel and a sculptural statement.
Material: Hand-built stoneware with high-relief applied decoration
Style: Sculptural studio pottery; Organic Gothic Revival influence
Color: Burnt sienna/brown with blue-green oxidation in recessed areas
Condition: Very good vintage condition; irregular opening and minor kiln imperfections consistent with handmade work
Age: Likely late 20th century (1970s–1990s)