Large Classic Vase | Winterberry

Each Classic Vase is individually wheel-thrown by a Pewabic artisan, continuing our long tradition of wheel-thrown, one-of-a-kind art pieces.

In the early days of Pewabic, founder Mary Chase Perry Stratton sketched shapes for her vessel thrower, Joseph Heerich, to throw on the wheel. Perry Stratton would then add decorative elements to the surface before firing it. Though a contemporary piece, our Classic Vase is created by applying a design – in this case, using slip – to a leather-hard wheel-thrown piece before bisque firing it.

Winterberry Glaze

Red is a notoriously difficult color to achieve in ceramics. Creating our dramatic Winterberry glaze  consistently requires meticulous effort, culminating in the hottest firing we do at Pewabic. The oxygen in the kiln is reduced to capture this rich, red hue. In certain places, the oxygen lingers a little longer to produce flashes of milky white, adding to Winterberry’s appeal and uniqueness. 

Due to the extra effort required to achieve this glossy red, Winterberry is only offered seasonally.

• Approximately 10-11”
• Wheel-thrown and glazed by Pewabic artisans
• Pewabic logo stamped on the bottom
• Slight variations in glaze and firing results ensure each handcrafted Pewabic piece is one-of-a-kind
• Please note the image of the Classic Vase trio for size comparison 
• In Winterberry