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The quiet charm
of studio pottery.

Studio pottery vase

Not every great find comes with a famous name. Sometimes it’s a beautiful glaze, an unusual shape, or the little thumbprint of the person who made it.

Before you lift your paddle…

Turn the piece over. Look for a potter’s mark, check the rim for chips, and ask whether any cracks have been repaired. A good question can be worth more than a quick bid.

One object. A few useful details. A more confident you.