Studio Pottery Vase, England. 1970s. sold The conical body is typical

The conical body is typical of pitchers of the period

squat shape which showcases tremendous throwing skill

What makes this example unusual is the lack of brushwork and ornamentation

patterns and colours

5cm / Depth: 18

Studio Pottery Vase, England. 1970s. sold The conical body is typicalProduced in England, an exceptional long necked ceramic vase from the 1970s. The form is textured from the base to its opening with a series of ridges produced by turning the unfired piece on a pottery wheel and scored with a scraper. These ridges are accentuated by similarly spaced brushwork in dark brown glaze which compliments a contrasting lighter olive base glaze. A well executed piece of good scale, the long neck particularly sculptural whilst