1980s Southwest Sgraffito Studio Vase
$58.00
Capture the desert twilight with a piece that balances sharp geometric precision against a soft, atmospheric gradient. The matte surface allows the hand-etched sgraffito lines to catch the light, revealing a complex narrative of Southwestern motifs.
- Measurements: 9.25 inches height by 6.5 inches width
- Material: Studio pottery
- Style: Sgraffito etched
- Condition: Good vintage condition with minor surface scuffs
The 1980s saw a beautiful intersection of traditional techniques and modern studio aesthetics, often utilizing these soft pastel gradients to echo the shifting colors of the landscape. This signed vase uses the sgraffito method—etching through a top layer of slip to reveal the clay body beneath—to document a fusion of ancient symbols and contemporary form.