Janet Leach signed Studio Pottery Vintage Artisan Vase, 7. 5 in tall

Her work is celebrated for its robust, elemental surfaces and Japanese-inspired wabi-sabi balance of imperfection and vitality. Smaller vases like this one, often made during her later period, reflect her mature exploration of natural glazes and raw clays.

Item: A small, wheel-thrown stoneware vase with a round body and a flared rim. It features two small handles, often referred to as "lugs, " on the sides. Glaze/Finish: The vase has a rustic, wood-fired appearance with a textured, natural ash glaze.

The surface shows a variety of colors, including earthy browns, greens, and a metallic sheen, which are characteristic of her work. Condition: The vase is in excellent vintage condition with no visible cracks or chips. Please examine all photos carefully as they are part of the description. Measurements: The vase is 7.5 in tall by 3.75 in at the base.

Hand-thrown stoneware vase with natural ash glaze and heavy kiln effects in earthy brown, tan, and gray tones. Distinctive impressed circular cross mark and "JL" stamp at base, consistent with Janet Leach's personal seals used at the Leach Pottery, St. Organic asymmetry and textural surface consistent with her postwar Anglo-Japanese studio aesthetic. Surface glaze irregularities and firing ash deposits are intentional aesthetic choices, characteristic of Leach's work and not considered flaws.

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