1980s Southwest Sgraffito Studio Vase

A conical studio pottery vase with a soft blue and pink ombre glaze. The front features an etched sgraffito design of stylized geometric and avian motifs, shown against a neutral background. 1980s Southwest Sgraffito Studio Vase 1980s Southwest Sgraffito Studio Vase 1980s Southwest Sgraffito Studio Vase 1980s Southwest Sgraffito Studio Vase 1980s Southwest Sgraffito Studio Vase 1980s Southwest Sgraffito Studio Vase 1980s Southwest Sgraffito Studio Vase 1980s Southwest Sgraffito Studio Vase
1980s Southwest Sgraffito Studio Vase
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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 indigenous 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.

This item is vintage, over 40 years old. All measurements are close but approximate.