Add a grounded stillness to your Study with this 1970s Brad Lee Henry Pottery Vase, featuring a hand-thrown studio stoneware silhouette and a signature earth-toned salt-glaze texture.
A masterful work by renowned Minnesota potter Brad Lee Henry, this piece is a timeless example of the American studio movement. The vessel is crafted from a warm, iron-red clay and is defined by a high-gloss metallic drip glaze at the rim that cascades over a matte, earth-toned body. The front face is adorned with three bold, calligraphic slip-painted characters, providing a sense of reverent movement and Zen-inspired minimalism.
Standing five inches tall, this vase possesses a substantial weight and a classic presence that reflects the high-fire traditions of Stillwater-style pottery. The contrast between the shimmering rim and the tactile, unglazed appearance of the slip-work serves as a soulful tribute to the marriage of earth and fire. Whether displayed as a standalone sculptural object on a dark oak desk or as a focal point in a gallery of regional stoneware, this Brad Lee Henry vase brings a touch of nostalgic grace and grounded energy to the modern home.
This item is vintage, approximately 50 years old. All measurements are close but approximate. I measure in quarter inches.
Origin: USA (Stillwater, Minnesota)
Era: c. 1970s–1980s
Material: Stoneware
Dimensions: 5.00" x 4.00" (Widest Diameter)
Condition: Excellent
Note: Brad Lee Henry was a fixture of the St. Croix Valley pottery scene; his work is increasingly sought after by collectors of "Minnesota Stoneware."