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River Bottom Bud Vase

Category:
Home decorations, Gifts, Pottery
SKU:
122725V01
Price:
$45.00
Artist:
Sueann Smith
Color:
Brown
Make:
Stoneware
Origin:
USA
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Description

This vase has a striking, almost elemental presence—like fire, mineral, and water meeting in a single form 🔥🌊

The silhouette is compact and slightly faceted, grounding the piece with a sense of strength and intention. What truly commands attention, though, is the glaze work. Vertical rivulets of turquoise and pale celadon cascade downward through rich rust, umber, and iron tones, creating the impression of molten material caught mid-flow. The glaze breaks and pools unpredictably, emphasizing gravity and movement, while the darker, matte base anchors the composition visually and physically.

Near the rim, the transition to a smoky, silvery-gray glaze adds contrast and refinement, giving the eye a place to rest before being drawn back into the dramatic surface below. The texture feels tactile and expressive—this is a piece that invites touch as much as observation.

Whether used for a single stem, dried botanicals, or simply displayed on its own, this vase reads as sculptural studio pottery rather than purely functional ware. It feels bold, atmospheric, and deeply handmade—a statement piece that celebrates the chemistry and drama of the kiln.