Elegant Green and Black Vine Vase

The image shows a vintage celadon green pottery vase, likely from the 1940s, produced by Gonder Pottery as part of their Imperial Series.  Design: This vase is inspired by Chinese Imperial age museum pieces, featuring intentional brown painted aging marks (crackle glaze) on the corners and around the base.  Maker: Gonder Pottery was founded by Lawton Gonder in 1941, known for high-quality pottery and perfected glazing techniques.  Historical Significance: This specific vase is from mold #537, a now hard-to-find piece from Gonder's early catalog.  Celadon Ware: Celadon refers to a type of ceramic with a distinctive soft grey-green glaze, a technique originating in China during the Shang and Zhou dynasties.