Hand-Thrown Clay Vessel
A hand-thrown earthen vessel in deep charcoal clay, its surface marked with delicate ridged detailing that encircles the body in quiet rhythm. The walls bear the trace of the maker’s hands; uneven, honest, and beautifully imperfect.
Once used for water or grain, now it serves as a sculptural centerpiece or grounding object for any interior. Its matte texture and soft asymmetry invite touch, absorbing light rather than reflecting it, a quiet anchor in a room.
Every object in the Maison Unet collection has lived another life before yours.
We handle, pack, and ship each piece with care so it may continue to tell its story in your home.
Material: Hand-thrown clay with natural matte glaze
Dimensions: 6.5 in H × 5 in W
Origin: West Africa, mid-20th century
Provenance: Discovered in a farmhouse atelier near Agen; the vessel’s irregular shape and soft mineral tone reveal the maker’s hand.
The piece comes with its original woven straw stand, traditionally used to stabilize hand-formed pots.
We photograph all items in natural light to reflect their true tone and texture; variations are part of each piece’s character and evidence of its life before yours.