Hand Thrown Canteen Vase – Pale Celadon Glaze | Fields Pottery

Hand Thrown Canteen Vase

This is a form with history—and presence.

The canteen vase, known for its rounded body and narrow neck, has been interpreted across cultures for centuries. Here, it’s reimagined through a softer, more minimal lens.

Wheel-thrown and carefully shaped, the form feels balanced and intentional. The wide, circular body gives it a sculptural weight, while the narrow neck and subtle lip create a refined, quiet finish.

The Glaze

A pale celadon glaze moves gently across the surface, pooling slightly at the base and softening toward the shoulder. The tone shifts between cool green and muted ivory depending on the light—subtle, but deeply dimensional.

This is not a loud piece.

It’s one that reveals itself slowly.

Why This Piece Stands Out

• Classic canteen form – a timeless ceramic silhouette
• Hand thrown craftsmanship – shaped on the wheel
• Soft celadon glaze – calm, layered tonal variation
• One-of-a-kind finish – no two surfaces are identical

From the Studio

This form has been explored and refined through ongoing work at Fields Pottery—appearing in process videos and evolving with each iteration. What you’re seeing here is part of that continuum: a study in balance, proportion, and restraint.

Placement & Presence

This piece works best where it can breathe.

On a console. A shelf. A quiet corner where light can move across its surface. It doesn’t compete for attention—but it holds it.

A Final Note

Some pieces are decorative.

Others feel considered.

This one leans toward the latter.

Handcrafted in Terrebonne, Oregon, each piece is wheel-thrown in porcelain and kiln-fired, ensuring no two are exactly alike.

12” x 8.25” x 3.25”