Rose and Erni Cabat, Porcelain "Feelie" Vase

Tucson, AZ, late 20th century, incised signature and marks to underside, thrown cylindrical form with square shoulder and characteristic narrow neck and matte glaze.

3 in.

Private Collection, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Rose Cabat (1914-2015) and Erni Cabat (1914-1994) were American potters living in Tucson, Arizona. They are best known for their "Feelies," small vases that they started creating in the mid-20th century. Rose threw the forms on the wheel and her husband assisted her in glazing them. "Feelies" are characterized by their small size, tactile quality, smooth and matte yet often striking glazes, and neck and opening that are intentionally extremely narrow.

Chips to lip and foot.

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