One-of-a-Kind Red Glaze Vase | Fields Pottery

Hand Thrown Red Glaze Vase

Petal Opening | Inspired by a Legacy Glaze

There’s depth here that goes beyond the surface.

At first glance, it’s the red that draws you in—a rich, saturated glaze with a quiet luminosity. It holds light differently across the curve of the form, deepening in some areas, glowing in others.

But what makes this small piece truly special is where that glaze comes from.

The recipe traces back to Brother Thomas Bezanson—a potter known for his masterful surfaces and refined forms. That lineage brings with it a sense of continuity, of knowledge passed through hands and fire.

The Form

The miniature vase (4.25” x 4”) is wheel-thrown, with a soft, grounded body that rises into a distinctive opening—what we describe as a petal rim.

The lip gently folds and opens, almost like a bloom. It’s subtle, but it changes the entire presence of the piece—adding movement to an otherwise quiet silhouette.

Why This Piece Stands Apart

• Legacy red glaze – rooted in the tradition of Brother Thomas Bezanson
• Petal opening detail – a sculptural, organic rim
• Hand thrown craftsmanship – shaped on the wheel
• One-of-a-kind finish – natural variation from the firing process

From the Studio

This piece sits at the intersection of tradition and interpretation.

A historic glaze. A contemporary hand.
A form that feels familiar—then reveals something unexpected at the edge.

Placement & Presence

This is not a background piece.

The depth of the red gives it weight, while the petal opening invites a closer look. It works beautifully as a standalone object or with a single, intentional stem.

Collector’s Note

Provenance matters in studio pottery. This glaze comes from a lineage tied to a master potter.

Knowing where a glaze originates—who developed it, how it’s been carried forward—adds a layer that goes beyond aesthetics.

This piece carries that lineage.

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