Signed JWB Raku-Style Pottery Vase

This striking handmade studio pottery vase, dated 1996 and artist-signed on the base, showcases a captivating smoky raku-style finish in a blend of earthy grays, blacks, and tans. With a rounded globular form and narrow mouth, the surface displays cloud-like tonal transitions and natural pitting, characteristic of smoke-fired or pit-fired techniques. The piece is unglazed with a satin matte texture and subtle sheen. Ideal for collectors of studio ceramics or those looking for an artful statement piece with organic tones and contemporary rustic appeal.

• Materials: Smoke-fired ceramic (possibly pit-fired clay)

• Height: Approximately 5 inches

• Width: Approximately 6.5 inches at widest point

• Opening Diameter: ~2.5 inches

• Condition: Excellent vintage condition. No chips or cracks; minor firing marks and natural textural variation from the handmade process.

• Age: Dated 1996, signed by the artist JWB

• Style: Studio pottery, modern rustic, organic minimalist

• Theme: Earth tones, elemental, handmade art pottery