Hand-Thrown Cobalt Stoneware Vase VIII rugstyle-traditional hooped arms and carved saddle

hooped arms and carved saddle seat make it a luxurious addition to any setting

The wood displays a lively

creating a depth of character impossible to replicate

Extracted from The Encyclopaedia of Food (circa 1930)

Hand-Thrown Cobalt Stoneware Vase VIII rugstyle-traditional hooped arms and carved saddleThis antique stoneware vase features a classic cylindrical form with a slightly tapered base and gently flared rim. Each example is hand thrown, revealing subtle variations in proportion and surface that speak to its handmade origin. The balanced silhouette allows it to function equally well as a decorative vessel or utilitarian crock. Finished in a soft, natural glaze, the surface is accented with hand applied cobalt blue decoration. The brushwork