Vintage Studio Pottery Abstract Botanical Lidded Jar

An exceptional example of hand-thrown studio pottery, this lidded jar is as beautiful as it is functional. The form is soft and rounded, with perfectly balanced proportions that feel harmonious from every angle. The glaze is a gentle, slightly speckled grey with warm undertones, its subtle variations revealing the potter’s touch and the nuances of the firing process.

Sweeping across both the body and lid are fluid, painterly brushstrokes in earthy brown tones, suggestive of abstract botanical forms, leaves and petals distilled to their essence. These organic shapes are free yet deliberate, giving the jar a quiet, natural elegance. The wheel-thrown ridges lend a tactile rhythm to the surface, inviting the hand to follow their gentle curves, while the unglazed base showcases the rich, earthy clay beneath.

This is a piece that bridges art and utility, ideal for storing tea, sugar, herbs, or spices, yet striking enough to display simply as it is. It’s the kind of vessel that will quietly weave itself into your daily rituals, bringing with it the enduring beauty of handcrafted work.

Dimensions;
Height: 12cm
Top diameter: 8cm
Base diameter: 6.5cm