Contemporary French Studio Stoneware Gourd Vessel - 11¾"

This sculptural stoneware gourd vessel features a rounded ovoid body with a short tapered spout and opposed lug handles at the shoulder. The surface is subtly patterned with diagonally brushed and incised bands that overlap in rhythmic sweeps, creating a dynamic texture that catches the light. The glaze transitions from warm russet to soft gray and blue-green, with speckled, ash-like blooms and slip highlights that emphasize its tactile quality. Marked L'Atelier du Haut beneath the base, it is a unique contemporary studio piece, in very good condition with natural firing variations and light shelf wear.

Recalling traditional water gourds once used across rural Europe, this vessel reimagines a timeless form through a contemporary, artisanal lens. Its high-fired stoneware body, earthy palette, and expressive surface embody the spirit of modern French studio ceramics, celebrating honest materials, the mark of the hand, and quiet sculptural presence.

Displayed on open shelving, a sideboard, or a console, it brings quiet sculptural presence and earthy warmth. Equally striking on its own or grouped with other handcrafted ceramics in rustic, wabi-sabi, or modern farmhouse interiors.