A perfectly weighted sphere of pale stoneware, its surface alive with freely drawn sgraffito lines — this is studio pottery at its most quietly confident, a piece that holds its own in any considered interior.
OBJECT DETAILS: An ideal piece for interior designers sourcing sculptural studio ceramics, or collectors of mid-century and post-war European studio pottery.
A hand-thrown stoneware globe vase — known in collector's terminology as a "weed pot" — with a near-perfect spherical form and a small, precisely placed aperture at the crown. The entire surface is decorated in sgraffito technique: flowing, wave-like lines incised through a pale sandy slip to reveal the darker clay body beneath, creating a rhythmic, almost geological surface pattern. The piece carries an impressed maker's mark to the base within a green felt-backed medallion — the maker has not been identified with certainty, but the quality of throwing and decoration is consistent with accomplished European studio pottery of the mid to late 20th century.
Origin: European. Mid to late 20th century.
DIMENSIONS: H approximately 16cm × Diameter approximately 16cm (H 6.3" × D 6.3")
CONDITION: In very good vintage condition. No cracks, no chips, no repairs. Minor surface wear consistent with age and use. Impressed maker's mark present to base.
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CURATOR'S NOTE: The weed pot form — a globe with a single narrow aperture — sits at the intersection of sculpture and vessel. This example has the considered weight and surface quality of a piece made by someone who understood both. Equally at home on a plinth, a shelf, or a designer's console table.
FAQ:
Condition? Very good vintage condition. No cracks, chips or repairs. Minor surface wear consistent with age.
Dimensions? H approximately 16cm × Diameter approximately 16cm (H 6.3" × D 6.3").
Origin? European studio pottery, mid to late 20th century. Impressed maker's mark to base — maker not identified with certainty.
Shipping internationally? Yes — worldwide shipping, DDP, no surprise charges on delivery.
Film/TV prop use? Available for prop hire enquiries — please contact us directly.
Returns? 14-day return policy for items not matching their description. Please review all photographs carefully before purchasing.
