Studio Pottery Vase by Nelson with Incised Geometric Motifs and Earthy Glaze
A small hand-thrown studio pottery vase signed "Nelson" on the base. This piece features a bulbous form with a narrow neck and flared rim, finished in a dark earthy glaze with expressive iron and ochre tones. The surface is decorated with incised, stylized fish or leaf motifs repeated around the body, adding texture and rhythmic pattern to the form.
The glaze shows subtle variation in color and sheen, highlighting the hand-crafted nature of the piece. The interior is glazed, while the unglazed base reveals the raw, speckled stoneware clay.The signature "NelsoN" is inscribed into the base, though the specific artist remains unidentified.A striking example of mid- to late-20th-century studio ceramics, ideal for collectors of American art pottery or rustic, hand-built decorative objects.Plants shown for staging purposes only, not included
Vintage condition as pictured.
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Dimensions approximately: 4.25"D, 4.25"H
Box S11