John Moakley Mottled Purple Sculptural Bud Vase painted tin On the underside of this

On the underside of this charming carved wooden bird's base is written the following: "1974 / Jamaica W

All are rendered in vivid color with wonderful detail

with some wear to the wood around the edges at the top of the boot and a smallish white scuff mark on the surface of the wood near the top center on one side

The walls of this bowl are thick

with all kinds of terrific options for display

John Moakley Mottled Purple Sculptural Bud Vase painted tin On the underside of thisThis lovely sculptural small vase is by the late master pottery John C. Moakley (1931 2002) of Middleboro, Massachusetts. Widely exhibited and collected, and especially known for his vases, Moakley's work is included in museum collections including that of American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA). This stoneware vase was hand thrown then pressed on four sides to give it a faceted yet still very organic form. The glazing is a mottling of soft lavender