Anne Bilay Two-Tone Studio Pottery Pitcher

This is a handcrafted studio pottery pitcher featuring a distinctive diagonal two-tone salt-glazed or high-fire finish. The upper portion of the vessel displays a creamy off-white or oatmeal-colored glaze, while the lower half and handle are finished in a deep, cobalt blue or dark navy glaze. The transition between the two colors is soft and organic, following an asymmetrical diagonal line across the bulbous body. The pitcher possesses a wide mouth with a subtle pouring lip and a robust, curved handle that incorporates a decorative thumb-rest or scroll detail at the top and a small curl at the base. Standing approximately 6 to 8 inches tall, the piece exhibits the characteristic subtle irregularities of hand-thrown stoneware. The surface shows a high-gloss finish with slight pitting and iron speckling common in artisanal clay bodies. Per the provided context, the bottom is signed 'Anne Bilay.' The condition appears excellent with no visible cracks or significant chips, suggesting it was well-cared for as a decorative or functional mid-to-late 20th-century craft piece.