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Mid-Century Blue-Green Glazed Ceramic Jar with Wooden Lid Handle

This wheel-thrown stoneware vessel features a distinctive blue-green glaze with natural variation and oxidation effects throughout the surface. The jar displays horizontal ribbing on the upper portion and vertical fluting on the lower section, creating textural interest. The lid incorporates an ingenious wooden handle system where a natural branch or driftwood piece is secured through ceramic lugs with fiber cord lashing. The interior shows a complementary glaze application while the base remains unglazed, revealing the speckled clay body typical of mid-century studio pottery. The piece demonstrates skilled craftsmanship in both ceramic construction and the integration of organic wooden elements.

Mid-20th century (1950s-1960s), American studio pottery movement when artisans combined traditional ceramic techniques with innovative functional design elements.