{"product_id":"large-signed-studio-pottery-pitcher-with-blue-green-drip-glaze-20th-century","title":"Large Signed Studio Pottery Pitcher with Blue-Green Drip Glaze, 20th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking large studio pottery pitcher with a beautifully expressive blue-green and charcoal drip glaze over a warm, earthy stoneware body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-thrown with an intentionally organic form, the pitcher features a substantial loop handle, softly pinched pouring spout, and richly varied glaze that pools and runs across the upper body in shades of blue, gray, green, and black. The lower portion remains largely unglazed, revealing the natural reddish-brown clay and emphasizing the handmade character of the piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe underside bears a bold black brushed potter’s mark along with additional incised markings. While the maker has not yet been definitively identified, the form and glazing show strong influence from Japanese folk pottery and Mingei traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA highly decorative piece with excellent sculptural presence, well suited for display on a console, kitchen shelf, dining table, or as part of a collection of studio ceramics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 10” high\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20th century, likely circa 1960s–1990s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin \/ Style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudio pottery with Japanese \/ Mingei influence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStoneware, glaze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good vintage condition with expected irregularities from hand-forming and firing. Natural glaze variation, exposed clay, and surface texture are integral to the character of the piece. Please review photographs carefully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSigned \/ marked on underside; maker currently unidentified\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"I Ching Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48253447864372,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/4242\/7700\/files\/15891376-BAB0-44A1-A588-3C088BFCFC79.png?v=1788306999","url":"https:\/\/ichingantiques.com\/products\/large-signed-studio-pottery-pitcher-with-blue-green-drip-glaze-20th-century","provider":"I Ching Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}