Turquoise Glazed Pomegranate Vase
Ceramic Decorative Art Vessel • Studio Potter / Unknown Studio Ceramicist
Style & Movement
Mid-Century Modern Studio Pottery / Contemporary Craft
Medium & Technique
Ceramic with turquoise alkaline glaze, throwing and pinching techniques, intentional crackle glaze finish
Creation Period
Mid to late 20th century
Dimensions & Format
Estimated 8 to 10 inches in height, globular freestanding vessel format
Subject Description
A bulbous, organic-form ceramic vessel sculpted to resemble a stylized pomegranate with a pinched, lobed rim. The rich turquoise glaze features intentional russet-toned crackling and mottling to simulate antique Islamic or Middle Eastern pottery traditions.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good, exhibiting intentional craquelure and glaze imperfections characteristic of the studio pottery style
Estimated Market Value
50 USD - 150 USD
Auction Estimate
30 USD - 80 USD
Provenance History
Acquired from a secondary market or thrift setting; likely passed through domestic residential ownership in North America or Europe
Art Historical Significance
Reflects the mid-century western fascination with ancient Near Eastern and Persian turquoise glazes, bridging traditional craft techniques with modern sculptural vessel design
Notable Features
Distinctive double-peaked pinched rim mimicking a natural fruit calyx and a vibrant Persian blue-green crackle glaze
Condition Issues
Minor surface wear, potential factory glaze pops or firing flaws consistent with studio pottery production
Conservation Recommendations
Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth; no specialized conservation treatment required beyond standard fragile object handling