Signed Lucero Horsehair Pottery Vase – Southwestern Studio Ceramic

Signed Lucero Horsehair Pottery Vase – Southwestern Studio Ceramic

A handcrafted horsehair pottery vase signed “Lucero,” featuring a warm terracotta body accented with organic black carbon patterns created during the firing process. In the traditional horsehair technique, strands of horsehair are placed on the hot clay immediately after firing, where they burn and leave distinctive smoke trails across the surface. The result is a one-of-a-kind pattern—no two pieces are ever the same.

This piece has a softly rounded, classic jar form with a narrow neck and burnished surface that highlights the natural variations in the clay and firing. The earthy palette and spontaneous markings give the vase a striking, organic presence that pairs beautifully with modern, rustic, or Southwestern interiors.

Details

• Signed: Lucero
• Technique: Horsehair-fired pottery
• Material: Hand-thrown clay with burnished finish
• Color: Terracotta with black smoke patterns
• Style: Southwestern studio pottery
• Condition: Good vintage condition with light wear to the base consistent with age and display

A distinctive decorative object that works beautifully on a shelf, console, or table—equally striking displayed alone or with a small arrangement of stems.