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Vivika and Otto Heino Studio Pottery Vase - Large Hand Thrown Stoneware ORB Vase

$850
£649.04
€738.96
CA$1,193.53
A$1,304.77
CHF 690.28
MX$15,613.63
NOK 8,782.82
SEK 8,039.79
DKK 5,519.57

About the Item

Earthy, tactile, and powerfully understated, this large hand-thrown stoneware orb exemplifies the iconic aesthetic of Vivika Otto Heino—two of the most influential figures in American studio ceramics. The rounded form swells gently from a narrow mouth, its perfectly balanced silhouette revealing the Heinos’ masterful control of volume and proportion. The surface, rich with atmospheric flashes of ochre, charcoal, and umber, bears the preserved evidence of the firing process: subtle speckling, ash deposits, and variegated shifts in tone that create a living landscape across the clay. The fine horizontal throwing lines encircling the vessel add rhythmic texture, emphasizing both the meditative act of creation and the natural beauty of reduction-fired stoneware. Organic yet architectural, this orb vase embodies the Heinos’ commitment to craft, restraint, and material truth. It is a museum-caliber example of their timeless approach to American ceramics.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Diameter: 12 in (30.48 cm)
  • Style:
    American Craftsman (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1994
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent vintage condition with firing variations inherent to the artist’s process.
  • Seller Location:
    Pasadena, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU825847780742

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