{"title":"Findings","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"hand-painted-studio-vase","title":"Studio Ceramic Vase - Hand-Painted","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"330\" data-start=\"303\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCeramic · Late 20th Century\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"356\" data-start=\"332\"\u003eProvenance \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"402\" data-start=\"359\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"370\" data-start=\"359\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Studio pottery, United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"434\" data-start=\"405\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"414\" data-start=\"405\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1980s–1990s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"504\" data-start=\"437\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"450\" data-start=\"437\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-thrown ceramic with hand-painted matte surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"582\" data-start=\"507\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"521\" data-start=\"507\"\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wheel-thrown form; painted slip and mineral-based pigments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"632\" data-start=\"585\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"596\" data-start=\"585\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matte exterior; unglazed interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"683\" data-start=\"635\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"648\" data-start=\"635\"\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-signed on base by the maker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"765\" data-start=\"686\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"701\" data-start=\"686\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 9.5 in tall × 3 in wide at the widest point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"854\" data-start=\"768\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"782\" data-start=\"768\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage; minor surface variation consistent with handmade studio work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"859\" data-start=\"856\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"876\" data-start=\"861\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1108\" data-start=\"877\"\u003eThis hand-painted ceramic vase originates from an independent studio practice in the late 20th century, a period marked by renewed interest in expressive surface design and the intersection of functional form with graphic language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1464\" data-start=\"1110\"\u003eThe vessel is wheel-thrown and finished by hand, then painted with broad fields of muted mauve interrupted by black and cream linework. The decoration is applied directly to the clay surface rather than transferred or printed, resulting in subtle variation across the body—visible brush movement, soft edges, and tonal shifts that clearly reflect the human hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1778\" data-start=\"1466\"\u003eThe form is intentionally sculptural, with a narrow neck and rounded body that allows the painted imagery to wrap continuously around the surface. The interior is left unglazed, a practical and stylistic choice common to studio ceramics of the era, reinforcing that the piece was made for use as well as display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2137\" data-start=\"1780\"\u003eThe underside bears the maker’s signature, preserved as found. While the artist remains unidentified, the marking provides a direct point of provenance—evidence of authorship rather than branding. The piece reflects a moment when ceramics occupied a space between domestic object and visual art, intended to live within a home without requiring explanation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2137\" data-start=\"1780\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2137\" data-start=\"1780\"\u003eThe vase will be wrapped and shipped with care, resting on a vintage handkerchief to protect its surface during transit. Packaging is intentionally minimal and considered, reflecting the nature of the piece itself.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cup and Thread","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48718860222706,"sku":null,"price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/1739\/3394\/files\/50_1915638a-1000-491c-97c5-85a12ec5d18d.png?v=1770420362"},{"product_id":"studio-ceramic-bowl","title":"Studio Ceramic Bowl - Glazed Interior","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"256\"\u003eCeramic · Late 20th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"282\"\u003eProvenance \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"328\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"296\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Studio pottery, United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"360\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"340\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1980s–1990s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"419\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"376\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-thrown ceramic with glazed interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"483\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"436\"\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wheel-thrown form; layered glaze application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"566\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"497\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossed interior and exterior with visible pooling and movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"618\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"582\"\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unmarked \/ unsigned (as observed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"678\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"636\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 7 in wide × 3 in tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"758\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"695\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage; surface variation consistent with studio production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"763\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"780\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003eThis ceramic bowl was produced in a late 20th-century studio context, a period when utilitarian forms were increasingly treated as sites for surface experimentation. Rather than emphasizing decoration on the exterior, the visual focus here is drawn inward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003eThe bowl is wheel-thrown with a generous, open form and finished with a layered glaze that pools and shifts across the interior surface. Color variation, speckling, and tonal depth occur naturally through the firing process, creating a sense of movement that changes with light and angle. No two views are identical. Subtle irregularities in the rim and profile reflect the hand-thrown process, giving the bowl a presence that is felt as much as it is seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1643\"\u003eThe exterior is left comparatively restrained, allowing the interior to carry the expressive weight of the piece. This balance between simplicity and visual depth reflects a broader studio tradition of the era—objects made for everyday use, but attentive to quiet moments of engagement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1842\"\u003eThe result is a bowl that functions easily within a domestic setting while rewarding closer inspection, intended to be handled, used, and returned to the shelf rather than treated as display alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1869\"\u003ePackaging \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"2089\"\u003eThe bowl will be carefully wrapped and shipped in premium packaging, resting on a vintage handkerchief to protect the glazed surface during transit. Presentation is intentionally minimal and considered, in keeping with the nature of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cup and Thread","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48718875623666,"sku":null,"price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/1739\/3394\/files\/44_578fff72-050f-4614-9d4e-796ff888b1b7.png?v=1770419985"},{"product_id":"studio-ceramic-tray","title":"Studio Ceramic Tray - Slab-Built","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"432\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCeramic · Late 20th Century\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"458\"\u003eProvenance \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"504\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"472\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Studio pottery, United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"536\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"516\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1980s–1990s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"574\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"552\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-formed ceramic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"638\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"591\"\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slab-built form with brushed slip decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"710\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"652\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Satin glaze with visible brushwork and firing variation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"784\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"722\"\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flat slab with kiln marks consistent with studio production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"840\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"802\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 8.75 in × 5.75 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"920\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"857\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage; surface variation consistent with handmade ceramics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"925\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"942\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003eThis rectangular ceramic tray was produced in a late 20th-century studio pottery context, when functional forms were frequently treated as surfaces for gestural mark-making. The piece is slab-built rather than wheel-thrown, giving it a grounded, architectural presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003eThe surface is finished with brushed slip decoration applied in sweeping, deliberate strokes. The marks remain visible beneath the glaze, preserving the movement of the hand rather than obscuring it. Subtle variations in tone and density occur across the surface as a result of firing, reinforcing the tray’s one-of-a-kind character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1806\"\u003eThe form is intentionally simple—low-profile, rectangular, and unadorned—allowing the surface work to remain the focal point. Designed for everyday use, the tray is well-suited to holding personal objects while maintaining a visual presence when left empty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1811\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1833\"\u003ePackaging \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"2070\"\u003eThe tray will be shipped in premium protective packaging and rests on a vintage handkerchief to cushion and protect the ceramic surface during transit. Presentation is understated and considered, in keeping with the nature of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cup and Thread","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48718882373874,"sku":null,"price":62.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/1739\/3394\/files\/54_940e5287-d8a4-48fd-b912-d432c7a6f48b.png?v=1770419921"}],"url":"https:\/\/cupandthread.com\/collections\/findings.oembed","provider":"Cup and Thread","version":"1.0","type":"link"}