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Antique Hand-Built Stoneware Vessel, Textured Relief, 20" Tall
$720
£548.80
€632.98
CA$1,022.62
A$1,098.91
CHF 589.63
MX$12,944.46
NOK 7,413.91
SEK 6,772.56
DKK 4,730.64
About the Item
This striking antique stoneware vessel is a powerful example of hand-built ceramic craftsmanship, featuring a tall cylindrical form enriched with deeply textured, armor-like relief detailing. Constructed in sections and stacked vertically, the surface displays intentional irregularities, ridges, and incised patterns that evoke woven textiles, protective garments, or ceremonial armor. The upper section is distinguished by applied slab elements and pierced openings, adding a sculptural, almost totemic presence.
The glaze appears to be a natural ash or earth-based glaze, pooling organically across the surface in tones of charcoal, iron brown, smoke gray, and muted olive. Areas of exposed clay and kiln effects remain visible, reinforcing the object’s age and utilitarian origins. The base is unglazed and shows expected wear, firing marks, and age-related cracks consistent with early or traditional firing methods.
This piece reads as both vessel and sculpture, making it ideal as a statement object for collectors of primitive, wabi-sabi, brutalist, or ethnographic-inspired interiors. Its imperfections, losses, and surface wear contribute to its authenticity and visual depth, offering a one-of-a-kind artifact that feels simultaneously ancient and modern.
Dimensions: 4.5" W × 4.5" D × 20" H
Top opening: approx. 3" diameter
- Dimensions:Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Diameter: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
- Style:Primitive (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Stoneware,Glazed
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Unknown
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Heavily aged with surface wear, glaze loss, cracks, chips, and losses consistent with age and use. Structural integrity remains solid. Wear is visually intentional and enhances sculptural character.
- Seller Location:West Hollywood, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU9169248259492
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