Sculptural stoneware vase by Danish ceramicist Harry Tusbo, produced during the 1970s.

The vase features a compact rounded form with a wide cylindrical opening and a richly textured surface in deep earthy brown tones. The heavily tactile exterior reveals vertical carved markings and mineral-like inclusions that create a raw almost volcanic appearance, contrasting beautifully with the glossy olive-green glazed interior.

Harry Tusbo’s ceramics are appreciated for their organic materiality and restrained sculptural presence, characteristics that connect closely to the Scandinavian studio pottery movement of the 1960s and 1970s. This piece reflects that approach particularly well, balancing primitive texture with refined proportions.

The vase has a strong decorative presence despite its modest dimensions and works equally well as a standalone ceramic object or combined with other Scandinavian stoneware.

Designer: Harry Tusbo
Origin: Denmark
Period: 1970s
Material: Glazed stoneware

Dimensions:
Height: 15 cm
Diameter: 17 cm