Vtg Studio Pottery Canoe Boat Vessel 17.75" Signed Ceramic MCM Brutalist Ikebana
$ 31.68
Description
Vtg Studio Pottery Canoe Boat Vessel 17.75" Signed Ceramic MCM Brutalist Ikebana. Standing nearly a foot and a half long, this elongated trough silhouette leans heavily into high-end mid-century modern, brutalist, and organic minimalist aesthetics. Signed DR Pottery, Studio Pottery Canoe, Hand Thrown Boat, Signed Stoneware, Mid Century Ceramic, Brutalist Ikebana Bowl, Earthy Red Glaze, Large Trough Planter. The Item This listing features an exceptional masterpiece of vintage American studio art—a striking, large hand-thrown and altered ceramic canoe vessel. Measuring a substantial 17.75 inches in length, 4.25 inches in width, and 2.5 inches in height, this sculptural boat form commands spectacular horizontal presence as a tabletop centerpiece. The piece exhibits a phenomenal tri-tone reactive glaze execution, transitioning seamlessly from a textured, sandy-buff natural clay tone along the elegant pinched rims down into a dense, speckled dark mid-band, concluding with a deep, rich earthy brick-red satin glaze across the lower hull. The underside features a raw, unglazed stoneware base bearing the authentic, hand-painted "DR" studio artisan signature. Why It Commands a Premium Large-scale sculptural studio pottery pieces command a major premium over standard commercial tableware due to their individual artistic presence. Standing nearly a foot and a half long, this elongated trough silhouette leans heavily into high-end mid-century modern, brutalist, and organic minimalist aesthetics. The dramatic interaction between the raw grit clay and the iron-rich pooling glaze makes it highly sought after by interior decorators and collectors for standalone display, low-profile mantle curation, or traditional Japanese Ikebana floral arrangements. Specifics Form: Sculptural Large Canoe / Boat Trough Vessel / Ikebana Centerpiece Planter Signature: Authentic hand-painted "DR" artisan mark on base Dimensions: 17.75" Long x 4.25" Wide x 2.5" Tall Material: Heavy-Grit Vitrified Stoneware / Studio Clay Glaze Composition: Tri-Tone Reactive Satin (Sandy Tan, Mottled Charcoal, Speckled Earthy Red) Condition This vintage studio vessel is in pristine structural and cosmetic condition. There are absolutely no structural fractures, hairline tight cracks, rim chips, or modern restorations present anywhere along the elegant pinched ends or sides. The open interior cavity is completely clean and free of deep scratching, mineral deposits, or old planter staining. Minor surface variations, pinholes, and iron pinpoint blooming are entirely native to the original hand-throwing and kiln-firing environment, confirming its authentic vintage studio pedigree. Shipping & Handling To guarantee safe delivery of this large, unique stoneware piece, it will be wrapped using heavy-duty, multi-layered protective packaging. The boat vessel will be cocooned inside thick, shock-absorbing bubble wrap, then placed into a rigid shipping box surrounded by dense packing peanuts to eliminate transit shift and protect the delicate pinched ends. Full tracking and delivery insurance are applied instantly, with shipment processing within one business day. Signed DR Pottery, Studio Pottery Canoe, Hand Thrown Boat, Signed Stoneware, Mid Century Ceramic, Brutalist Ikebana Bowl, Earthy Red Glaze, Large Trough Planter
