Deep Earth

Name: Deep Earth
 
Type: None
 
Year: 1970s-1990s.
 
Set: No
 
Mark: None - Unmarked. This is a hand-thrown studio piece, possibly by an amateur or regional potter.
 
History: The item features a high-gloss brown glaze with subtle tonal variations, which are characteristic of tenmoku glazes—deep, rich finishes often used in both Japanese and Western pottery traditions. The rounded shoulders and soft taper of the neck suggest a functional design, though the rolled lip rim adds a decorative flourish. Its clean, white unglazed base reinforces the handmade quality but provides no identifying maker’s mark. In the current market, these types of vessels appeal to collectors of rustic minimalism, especially when grouped in earthy-toned displays.
 
Flaws: None