Elevate your space with this captivating hand-thrown studio art pottery bowl by highly regarded Pacific Northwest ceramist Marc Matsui. Operating out of Seattle, Washington, Matsui is celebrated for his ability to translate bold, painterly abstractions onto masterfully thrown stoneware. This commanding centerpiece features a striking, deeply saturated crystalline starburst motif radiating outward from a central pooling bloom.
With deep, metallic-flecked charcoals meeting vibrant periwinkle and lavender-blue tones, the dynamic glaze shifting offers incredible visual depth. It makes an excellent, sophisticated addition to any curated interior.
Design & Styling Notes
The Focal Centerpiece: Perfectly scaled to command a dining table, grand entryway console, or low-profile living room coffee table.
Dual-Display Utility: A true statement piece, this flared vessel doubles beautifully as an artistic wall charger.
Design Aesthetic: Integrates seamlessly into Mid-Century Modern, Pacific Northwest Transitional, and Contemporary Eclectic interior themes.
Specifications
Creator: Marc Matsui (Seattle, WA)
Era: Based on his career timeline and the evolution of his style, this piece was likely made between the mid-1980s and the 1990s.
Dimensions: 12 inches (Diameter) x 4 inches (Height)
Material: Hand-thrown studio stoneware / crystalline drip glaze
Markings: Signed by the artisan on the underside base
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, or structural restoration. Glaze possesses high luster and beautiful natural pooling variations.
Elevate your space with this captivating hand-thrown studio art pottery bowl by highly regarded Pacific Northwest ceramist Marc Matsui. Operating out of Seattle, Washington, Matsui is celebrated for his ability to translate bold, painterly abstractions onto masterfully thrown stoneware. This commanding centerpiece features a striking, deeply saturated crystalline starburst motif radiating outward from a central pooling bloom.
With deep, metallic-flecked charcoals meeting vibrant periwinkle and lavender-blue tones, the dynamic glaze shifting offers incredible visual depth. It makes an excellent, sophisticated addition to any curated interior.
Design & Styling Notes
The Focal Centerpiece: Perfectly scaled to command a dining table, grand entryway console, or low-profile living room coffee table.
Dual-Display Utility: A true statement piece, this flared vessel doubles beautifully as an artistic wall charger.
Design Aesthetic: Integrates seamlessly into Mid-Century Modern, Pacific Northwest Transitional, and Contemporary Eclectic interior themes.
Specifications
Creator: Marc Matsui (Seattle, WA)
Era: Based on his career timeline and the evolution of his style, this piece was likely made between the mid-1980s and the 1990s.
Dimensions: 12 inches (Diameter) x 4 inches (Height)
Material: Hand-thrown studio stoneware / crystalline drip glaze
Markings: Signed by the artisan on the underside base
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, or structural restoration. Glaze possesses high luster and beautiful natural pooling variations.
