Pottery Bud Vase candle holder Signed by Artist Michael Mahan 6.5” tall

Tall slender ceramic bud vase and can be used as a candle holder. Deep blue glaze with creamy white and warm tan accent drips. Smooth glossy finish. Simple, elegant silhouette. Perfect for a single stem or as a decorative accent. 6.5” tall handmade studio art pottery vase, crafted by North Carolina potter Michael Mahan. Background: Michael Mahan operates his current studio, From the Ground Up, out of Westmoore, North Carolina, just south of the historic Seagrove pottery community. He began his professional career as a newspaper reporter before transitioning to full-time ceramic work in 1986, starting with his initial showroom, Wild Rose Pottery. Style and Technique: Mahan's work typically consists of high-quality stoneware thrown on the wheel. He frequently utilizes wood-fired kilns, which introduce natural wood ash and volatile flashing effects into the glazes. The Glaze: This specific vase displays a rich cobalt blue glaze base with elements of a cascading white and earthy brown dip or drip overlay. This is consistent with multi-tonal glaze applications common in studio art pottery. signature inscribed on the unfinished clay bottom, which reads "Mahan" Excellent condition with no breaks or chips (815725264)