A gorgeous, tall and early, bark textured vase in a deep turquoise colourway, from the Mdina, Malta, Studio of Michael Harris.
This is a very scarce piece because of the unusually large extended collar to the neck of the vase.
I have never seen a piece of the same size as this one, they are normally only around 6 inches tall, this vase is 8.25 inches tall because of the extra long chimney like neck.
These pieces were made between 1968-1972, this particular vase has the appearance of an early piece as the textured finish is deep and rough. The later pieces were not as crisp, as the metal mould formers for making the texture got more and more worn as time went on.
The base is unsigned, as were most of these pieces, with a flat polished base.
Very good condition with one or two miniscule nibbles to underside of base ( see images ).
8.25 inches high and 4 inches square, weighing 1.026 Kg
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