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Modernist Monumental Zig Zag Weed Vase

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A monumental weed vase by studio potter Clyde Burt. This is 20" tall by 5.5" diameter and is from the 1960's series "Zig Zag Lines". A related (smaller) example is in the collection of the Renwick Gallery at the Smithsonian Institution. Perfect original condition. Clyde Burt's modernist wax resist pottery represents the best of mid century modernism in ceramics. The neck and rim on this vase are particularly elegantly thrown.
  • Creator:
    Clyde Burt (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1965
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. There are minor white clay inclusions and also minor white residue that may remain from the studio kiln firing so I have left it as found with minor surface cleaning.
  • Seller Location:
    Mobile, AL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7894232093722
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