Lot 78: A large studio stoneware cylindrical vase with thick white glaze
A tall cylindrical stoneware vase, hand-thrown in a coarse, speckled buff-coloured clay body. The exterior features a prominent, thick white glaze or slip applied vertically to approximately one-third of the upper portion, terminating in a broad, rounded drip effect. This glaze exhibits significant iron speckling or pyrite blooms, where minerals from the underlying clay have reacted during the firing process. The interior is finished with a similar white glaze. The rim is rounded and slightly irregular, characteristic of artisan production. No signatures or potter’s marks are visible on the upper body or interior of the vessel; the base is not shown. Two rectangular orange and white adhesive labels are present on the exterior, likely relating to inventory or pricing.
Condition report:
The vase appears to be in good overall condition. There are no visible chips, cracks, or structural repairs to the rim or body shown (photo 1). The surface displays firing irregularities inherent to the manufacturing process, including pinholing and small pits in the glaze. There are minor white surface residues and small scuffs near the lower visible section of the body (photo 1).
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