Half Glaze

Name: Half Glaze
 
Type: Miniature decorative vase
 
Year: Mid-20th century (circa 1940s–1960s)
 
Set: No
 
Mark: None - None
 
History: This miniature decorative vase displays characteristics typical of mid-20th century hand-decorated studio pottery. The combination of soft, sandy ochre tones with a transitional blue gradient and stylized floral painting suggests a piece meant for domestic ornamentation, possibly produced in a small-scale workshop or artisan studio.
 
 
The glaze technique is particularly notable—only the lower portion is finished with a clear crackle glaze, which produces a textured visual effect that contrasts with the raw, matte upper section. This partial glazing style became popular in the mid-1900s as potters experimented with combining rustic and refined finishes in a single piece.
 
 
The absence of a maker’s mark indicates it may have been locally produced or intended as a souvenir or art piece rather than for mass retail. The floral design is executed in a folk-art style, with confident, expressive brushstrokes and a simple palette.
 
 
Craquelure visible on the glazed portion indicates some age and contributes to the aesthetic appeal for collectors of vintage studio pottery.
 
 
This is a charming little vase, ideal for collectors of mid-century studio ceramics or decorative miniatures.
 
Flaws: Age related Crazing