{"product_id":"mid-century-modern-style-studio-pottery-bottle-vase-verdigris-bronze-glaze-8-25","title":"Vintage Upchurch Pottery Verdigris Bronze Glaze Bottle Vase – Signed (8.25\")","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Superb Example of North Carolina Art Pottery History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd a dramatic, sculptural element to your collection with this exceptional signed mid-century bottle vase from the historic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpchurch Pottery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e workshops of North Carolina. Masterfully thrown, the classic form features an elegant bulbous body that rises gracefully to a narrow, tapering neck and a flared trumpet rim.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat sets this piece apart is its heavily textured, metallic verdigris glaze—a masterful glaze style that Upchurch is highly celebrated for. Layered with rich shades of copper green, deep bronze, charcoal, and vibrant turquoise, the finish brilliantly mimics the timeless patina of an ancient, oxidized bronze antiquity while maintaining the organic warmth and character of handcrafted art pottery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe underside bears the crisp, impressed rectangular \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"UPCHURCH\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e maker's mark as clearly seen in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⁠\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eimage_9.png\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⁠\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Whether styled as a standalone sculptural statement or incorporated into a collection of fine American art ceramics, this vase brings an effortless layer of history and texture to your space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDesign Styles:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eAn attractive decorative accent perfectly suited for Mid-Century Modern, Arts \u0026amp; Crafts, Mission, or eclectic contemporary interiors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Great vintage condition. No significant chips, cracks, or repairs observed. Natural surface and glaze variations are entirely consistent with the artist's complex firing process and handmade character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8.25\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMouth Opening:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2.25\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Upchurch Pottery (North Carolina, USA)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Art Pottery \/ Earthenware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Textured Metallic \/ Verdigris Glaze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Impressed \"UPCHURCH\" seal on base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"I Ching Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47982417379380,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/4242\/7700\/files\/IMG-9708.png?v=1783996351","url":"https:\/\/ichingantiques.com\/products\/mid-century-modern-style-studio-pottery-bottle-vase-verdigris-bronze-glaze-8-25","provider":"I Ching Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}