Vintage Studio Art Pottery Vase Signed Terracotta

This tall, heavy vase was handmade of speckled terracotta clay that is rough to the touch. Areas of the upper half were partially covered in a black glaze that created undulating swirls. The black glaze continues onto the rolled rim and completely covers the inside of the vase. The piece is also decorated with lines of tiny impressed dots like stippling. Turning the vase gives you a different view with each turn.

The vase tapers down to a 3 1/2 inch diameter round base with no foot that is signed in brown script "Rowell." It stands 12 3/4 inches tall, measures about 6 inches across at the midline and has a 3 inch mouth opening. Weighing in at a sturdy 4 1/4 pounds, it's in excellent condition with no cracks, chips, etc. The interesting surfaces and sculptural shape make this vase a real standout.

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PYH 5156