Jim wright vase 1974 Kentucky hand made vintage ceramic pottery

Handmade studio pottery is having a real renaissance right now, as collectors move away from mass-produced decor toward pieces with an artist's fingerprint still visible in the clay, and this 1974 vase from Kentucky potter Jim Wright is a beautiful example of exactly that. Thrown in earthy stoneware and dated to the mid-1970s, likely tied to his time at Eastern Kentucky University, it features a hand-carved sgraffito design: a feathery palm-leaf motif rising from a deep brown band, framed by scrolling vinework and a striking cobalt blue stripe with white detailing near the base. That layered, textural glazework is right in step with the earthy, wabi-sabi-leaning stoneware trend collectors are chasing this year. Stands 8 inches tall with a 3 inch wide neck opening. Good vintage condition with typical age-appropriate wear; please review photos closely for specifics.