French Turquoise Ceramic Vase by Accolay, 1960s
A French ceramic vase by Accolay from the 1960s, defined by its rounded silhouette and richly speckled turquoise glaze.
Finished in vivid turquoise layered over dark earthenware, the surface shifts between brightness and depth, with the black clay beneath emerging through the glaze like shadow through water. The texture gives the piece an almost volcanic quality, balancing luminosity with earthiness.
Whether filled or left empty, the vase holds its own through shape and surface alone. The color deepens throughout the day as the light changes, moving from bright turquoise to something moodier and more saturated by evening.
Founded in 1945 in Burgundy, Accolay became known for expressive ceramic forms and experimental glazes that blurred the line between craft and sculpture.
DIMENSIONS: 8"W x 8"D x 10.75"H
ORIGIN: France
PERIOD: 1960s
MATERIALS: Ceramic
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