Glazed stoneware vase by Jean Cacheleux — Saint-Amand-en-Puisaye. Stunning stoneware vase signed by Jean Cacheleux, a ceramist based in Saint-Amand-en-Puisaye since 1974 and awarded the title of Meilleur Ouvrier de France in 2000. This piece features a curved and asymmetrical shape, with a taut profile resembling a pebble or a shell, typical of the artist's formal exploration.

The irregular opening, sculpted in hollow, reveals a deep, intense black interior, contrasting with the richness of the exterior glaze in brown-red, marked by copper drips and golden hues reminiscent of the reflections of flame-painted stoneware. The interplay of materials and colors — deep black, blood-red brown, golden flecks — perfectly illustrates Cacheleux's aesthetic of contrasts, blending the potter's tradition of Puisaye with contemporary sensitivity. Height 6 cm Diameter 12.5 cm. L: 12 W: 12 H: 6