Mark Hewitt (NC, b. 1955), Two Decorated Vases

Ovoid ceramic forms with tall necks and ash glaze, decorated with impressed designs at the shoulder with most highlighted by light blue glass runs; the larger with additional incised concentric rings on the body and neck, with apprentice stamp of Daniel Johnston to underside indicating the production date of 1997-2001 (10 3/4 in.); the smaller with flared rim, artist's stamp, and additionally stamped "1999" and "50" denoting the 50th firing in November 1999 (8 1/4 in.).

The larger with rim very slightly rough, an area of glaze blistering, and foot with imperfections from the glaze firing and a few small chips; the smaller with a small chip to underside.