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12.5" Hand Thrown Black$ White Pottery Vase – Estate Sale Find – Unknown Origin.
Offered is an intriguing hand-thrown pottery vase acquired directly from an estate sale. The exact maker, country of origin, and age are unknown, making it an interesting piece for collectors and researchers alike.
The vase features beautifully hand-painted lotus blossoms, reeds, and a duck (waterfowl) executed in a dark iron-brown/black pigment on a light cream body. The decoration appears to have been created using the traditional iron-painted underglaze technique, in which an iron-oxide pigment is brushed onto the pottery before a clear glaze is applied and fired.
Its brushwork, decorative motifs, and overall appearance display stylistic characteristics reminiscent of traditional Korean ceramics, particularly the iron-painted aesthetic associated with Joseon-period Cheolhwa Baekja (iron-painted white porcelain) and Buncheong ware.
These observations refer to the vase's stylistic characteristics only. The exact origin, maker, age, and attribution remain unknown and are not represented as confirmed.
Measurements
Height: 12.5 inches
Base Diameter: 3 3/8 inches
Features
Estate sale find
Hand-thrown pottery construction
Hand-painted iron-oxide underglaze decoration
Traditional iron-painted underglaze technique
Lotus blossom, reeds, and duck (waterfowl) motif
Stylistic characteristics reminiscent of Korean ceramic traditions
No maker's mark found
Unglazed foot with visible throwing marks
Unknown maker
Unknown origin
Unknown age
Condition
uncleaned and offered as found from the estate sale
Little to no crazing observedAreas of glaze wear and loss around the lower edge/base consistent with age and use
No maker's mark found
No repairs observed
Please review all photographs carefully, as they are an important part of the description.
This is a distinctive hand-thrown pottery vase with beautiful iron-painted decoration and strong East Asian stylistic influences. Whether collected as decorative art, studio pottery, or a research piece, it presents an intriguing opportunity because of its craftsmanship and uncertain history.
Sold as found from an estate sale and as pictured. No guarantees are made regarding age, origin, or attribution. Buyers are encouraged to make their own assessment based on the photographs and description. Thanks
