Handmade Studio Pottery Woodland Stonware Tree Vase
This is a beautifully handcrafted woodland vase, sculpted in textured stoneware and wrapped in an intricate relief of winding tree trunks and branches. The exterior is sculpted in high-relief, featuring intertwined tree trunks, textured bark, and organic contours that mimic the twisted forms found in old-growth woodland. This isn’t merely a decorative pattern-it’s a style rooted in British nature craft traditions, where makers often draw directly from the forests and fells around them. The irregular rim and hand-shaped silhouette indicate small-batch studio production rather than factory work, giving the vase a one-of-a-kind presence. Inside, a deep, glossy glaze creates a beautiful contrast to the earthy, matte exterior. The dark interior finishing is typical of studio pottery meant to be both decorative and functional-perfect for dried flowers, branches, or simply displayed as an art piece. The label on the base suggests a connection to the Howgill Fells area in Cumbria, a place known for its tight-knit community of artisans, ceramicists, and countryside-inspired makers. Pieces from this region often reflect the rugged beauty of the surrounding landscape-rolling hills, dense forests, and ancient trees-and this vase is a perfect example. It is overall in a very good condition, no chips or cracks. It is approximately 21.5cm high and 11cm in diameter.
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