Pair of Hand-Thrown Ceramic Pots by Jerald Phoenix

This is an exceptional matching pair of contemporary, wheel-thrown studio pottery vessels crafted by acclaimed Harrisburg, Pennsylvania ceramicist Jerald Phoenix, operating under his studio brand Phoenixia Ceramica.Exhibiting a classic mid-century modern aesthetic, each bottle features a dramatic, bulbous teardrop silhouette that elegantly tapers into an ultra-narrow neck, a form traditionally sought after by collectors as a "weed pot" or bud vase. The pieces are finished in a striking, high-gloss amber and caramel-brown variegated glaze. A masterclass in glaze control, the fluid finish creates organic, downward-streaking patterns that pool beautifully just above the unglazed, earthy clay foot ring, creating a highly tactile contrast. As a prominent fixture in the Central Pennsylvania art scene with exhibitions featured at Harrisburg City Hall, Phoenix's utilitarian art pieces are highly collectible. Finding a synchronized pair with matching firing tones and identical structural scales is incredibly rare, making this set a prime acquisition for enthusiasts of regional American studio pottery and minimalist home decor. Specifications: Artist: Jerald Phoenix (Phoenixia Ceramica) Origin: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Medium: Wheel-thrown stoneware / studio pottery Glaze: High-gloss variegated amber, caramel, and iron-brown drip glaze Quantity: Matching set of 2 Size: 11 inches tall, 7 inches wide Condition: Excellent condition with no chips, cracks; glaze is vibrant and entirely intact.