This pitcher is a beautiful example of wheel-thrown studio pottery from Mud Creek Pottery, located in Calvert, Texas. It was created by the late master potter M.L. "Sonny" Moss (1949–2014), a well-regarded figure in the Texas arts community.
Detailed Description
• Artist: M.L. "Sonny" Moss.
• Origin: Mud Creek Pottery (Calvert, Texas).
• Date: Signed and dated "03" (2003).
• Design: A "sculpted and altered" wheel-thrown pitcher. It features a striking cobalt and sky blue drip glaze that transitions into earthy brown and green tones near the base, resembling a desert or landscape scene.
• Unique Features: The handle is highly stylized, mimicking a bamboo or bone-like texture, and the body is "pinched" or altered from its original round form to create a more organic, artistic silhouette.
• Markings: The base is hand-incised with "M.L. Moss 03" and stamped with the "MUD CREEK POTTERY" mark.