Signed stoneware vessel by ceramic artist Kazuko Kayasuga Matthews, featuring a bold checkerboard pattern on one side and horizontal stripes on the reverse.

The flattened oval body, thick rounded rim and curved handle give this piece a playful sculptural presence. Black and off-white/gray decoration contrasts with the glossy dark brown-black rim and handle, while a reddish-brown glaze adds warmth to the interior.

Matthews’ work is represented in the permanent collection of the Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery.

Artist: Kazuko Kayasuga Matthews
Material: Stoneware
Approximately 7 inches tall x 4.5 inches wide x 2.5 inches deep
Checkerboard front and striped reverse
Flattened oval form with a rounded rim and side handle
Incised artist signature on the underside
Felt pads on the base

Pre-owned with light surface scuffs and a shallow chip along the bottom edge on the striped side exposes the clay beneath. Please review the close-up photographs for these details. Offered as a decorative vessel.

A graphic accent for a shelf or mantel and a distinctive addition to an American studio pottery collection.

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