Vintage 6.5 Louis Mideke Signed Brown Studio Pottery Vase Leaf Tree MCM

Measurements: 6.5" x 4" Excellent vintage condition. Mideke's work is celebrated for its simplicity and utility.

Glazes: Frequently used Tenmoku (metallic dark brown with oil-spotting), celadon green, oxblood red, and "flung" or splash designs. Forms: Primarily functional pieces including teapots, sturdy bowls, pitchers, and cups. Technique: He was a master of single-firing, a difficult process where glaze is applied to raw clay and fired once to maturity. Materials: Early works utilized local red clay; later pieces transitioned to stoneware and porcelain.

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