Modernist Reticulated Ceramic Vessel
This item is a small, hand-crafted decorative ceramic vessel featuring a distinctive two-part construction with a reticulated outer shell. The piece is finished in a textured, matte bronze or earthy brown glaze that mimics the appearance of weathered metal or cast iron. The outer wall is characterized by irregular, organic cutouts that create a web-like or skeletal lattice, revealing a secondary inner cylindrical chamber finished in a complementary dark or metallic glaze. The vessel is topped with a matching domed lid, which also features rounded rectangular cutouts. The craftsmanship suggests a mid-to-late 20th-century modernist or brutalist aesthetic, focusing on textural contrast and the interplay between solid mass and void space. Physically, the object appears to be approximate 5-7 inches in height. Condition-wise, the glaze shows some slight wear and minor surface abrasions consistent with age and handling, but no significant chips or structural cracks are immediately visible. The organic, freehand nature of the cutouts indicates a hand-carved process rather than mold-casting, pointing toward a studio pottery origin.
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Estimated Value
$450-650
Basic Information
Category
Art Pottery / Home Décor
Appraised On
February 26, 2026
Estimated Value
$450-650
Item Description
This item is a small, hand-crafted decorative ceramic vessel featuring a distinctive two-part construction with a reticulated outer shell. The piece is finished in a textured, matte bronze or earthy brown glaze that mimics the appearance of weathered metal or cast iron. The outer wall is characterized by irregular, organic cutouts that create a web-like or skeletal lattice, revealing a secondary inner cylindrical chamber finished in a complementary dark or metallic glaze. The vessel is topped with a matching domed lid, which also features rounded rectangular cutouts. The craftsmanship suggests a mid-to-late 20th-century modernist or brutalist aesthetic, focusing on textural contrast and the interplay between solid mass and void space. Physically, the object appears to be approximate 5-7 inches in height. Condition-wise, the glaze shows some slight wear and minor surface abrasions consistent with age and handling, but no significant chips or structural cracks are immediately visible. The organic, freehand nature of the cutouts indicates a hand-carved process rather than mold-casting, pointing toward a studio pottery origin.
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