{"product_id":"vintage-studio-pottery-ceramic-crock-planter-yellow-ochre-drip-vessel-8-5","title":"Vintage Studio Pottery Ceramic Crock Planter Yellow Ochre Drip Vessel 8.5\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eOverview\u003cbr\u003eThis hand-thrown studio stoneware vessel features a warm ochre-yellow matte glaze anchored by an atmospheric brown drip band around its midsection. Formed with clean cylindrical lines, this straight-sided crock functions beautifully as a decorative planter, kitchen utensil jar, or standalone shelf sculpture. Its tactile surface and organic color palette make it an ideal accent for Wabi-Sabi, Japandi, MCM, and Organic Modern interiors.\u003cbr\u003eCultural \u0026amp; Artistic Background\u003cbr\u003eRooted in the late 20th-century studio pottery movement, this piece emphasizes natural clay bodies, earth-toned glazes, and functional minimalism. Wheel-thrown by hand, the ceramic body displays faint horizontal ridge lines created during the shaping process. The glaze application combines a soft matte base with a reactive drip band that pools naturally around the waist during firing. The underside exhibits hand-turned trimming work and an incised maker stamp along the base rim.\u003cbr\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Surface Character\u003cbr\u003eThe vessel is structurally sound, crack-free, and retains a heavy, solid weight profile. The matte ochre finish displays smooth glaze retention with minor firing variations. A single shallow chip is present along the outer edge of the upper rim, revealing the light stoneware body beneath. The interior remains clean with faint, natural potting marks from original studio fabrication.\u003cbr\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 7.2 inches\u003cbr\u003eWidth\/Diameter: 8.5 inches\u003cbr\u003eDepth: 8.5 inches\u003cbr\u003eWeight Profile: Solid \/ Heavy\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Belle Afrik Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60049591107870,"sku":"BA-0422","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1081\/5176\/7326\/files\/il_fullxfull.8498780391_f4n6.jpg?v=1790371554","url":"https:\/\/belleafrikarts.com\/products\/vintage-studio-pottery-ceramic-crock-planter-yellow-ochre-drip-vessel-8-5","provider":"Belle Afrik Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}