Posted 10 years ago
mikelv85
(1232 items)
Over the past year I have been finding pottery pieces by southern Ohio artist Lois Van Vleet. While there's not much about her online, I have seen her works on Ebay every once in a while. They seem to be turning up at Goodwill stores and even Volunteers of America. This is my fifth piece, so it's safe to say I now have a collection of her work. There's a lot of variety to her pieces. I would never have guessed this was her's until I turned it over and saw the signature on the bottom. There is also the warning" Does not hold water". I love the shape and the drip glaze on this piece. It's about 6" in diameter and 4 " tall. The shape reminds me of a gourd or turban, although I'm sure there's probably a technical term. -Mike-
Beautiful!!
Thanks Sean :)
Mike this is a wonderful piece - the shape and that glaze!
She's worth collecting!
Thanks Karen :).....Yes it is pretty cool . Here's the links to the other four I posted. I should take a group shot though. -Mike-
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/97679-lois-van-vleet-grey-and-lavender-bottle
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/93738-large-lois-van-vleet-ceramic-bottle
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/92720-lois-van-vleet-tall-vase-drip-glaze-dec
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/91137-lois-van-vleet-free-form-vase-on-a-cl
This is such an old post and maybe you’ve gotten an answer already regarding the term for this item: it’s called a “weed pot”. The tiny opening is just right for one stem.
The maker added the notation that it “doesn’t hold water” probably because it is not glazed in the inside so if you put water in it, the bisque will absorb water and crack the outer glazed surface.
To glaze the inside would be very difficult, if not impossible, thru that small opening.
But, consider that a weed is free for the picking and plentiful….so forget about adding water. :^)