This exquisite, handcrafted studio pottery ginger jar is a rare vintage masterpiece from the peak of the active career (circa 1970s-1980s) of the celebrated Georgia ceramic artist Patricia Hinde (1917-2004). Born and raised as a lifelong resident of picturesque St. Simons Island, Georgia, Hinde dedicated her 86 years to creating fine ceramics.

While Hinde is highly celebrated by Southern pottery collectors for her iconic, stylized animal figurines and elegant Madonna sculptures, this high-shouldered, functional ginger jar represents an exceptionally rare, highly collectible departure from her usual figurative studio work. Throwing a precise, functional vessel requires entirely different technical wheel-throwing skills than hand-building sculptures, making this an extraordinary "anomaly" find for serious studio pottery enthusiasts.

Artist: Patricia Hinde (American, 1917-2004)
Origin: St. Simons Island, Georgia, USA
Era / Date of Manufacture: Vintage / Circa 1980s
Material: Glazed Stoneware / Ceramic
Colorway: Creamy White with Cream Iridescent Accents
Design: Cherry Blossoms
Item Type: Lidded Ginger Jar / Decorative Vessel
Dimensions: 8" Height * 6.5" Diameter


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: This vase is in excellent condition. There are no chips, cracks or repair. The iridescent details remain entirely vibrant, crisp, and intact. Please see photos for details and ware.

Origin:
United States

Materials & Techniques:
Pottery

Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United States

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; This vase is in excellent condition. There are no chips, cracks or repair. The iridescent details remain entirely vibrant, crisp, and intact. Please see photos for details and ware.